Description
A traditional Yule log cake made of chocolate sponge and cream filling, rolled to resemble a log.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream)
- Chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 15×10 inch jelly roll pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla, then mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into the pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes, then invert onto a clean kitchen towel.
- Roll the cake with the towel and let it cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Unroll the cake, spread cream over the top, and re-roll.
- Transfer to a serving platter and frost the outside with remaining cream.
- Decorate with chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Make sure to roll the cake while it is warm for flexibility.
- Keep the Yule log refrigerated until serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Yule log cake, chocolate cake, holiday dessert