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Yule log cake

Yule Log Cake: 7 Magical Steps for Festive Perfection

  • Author: [email protected]
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A traditional Yule log cake made of chocolate sponge and cream filling, rolled to resemble a log.


Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 15×10 inch jelly roll pan and line with parchment paper.
  3. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla, then mix until smooth.
  5. Pour batter into the pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes, then invert onto a clean kitchen towel.
  8. Roll the cake with the towel and let it cool completely.
  9. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  10. Unroll the cake, spread cream over the top, and re-roll.
  11. Transfer to a serving platter and frost the outside with remaining cream.
  12. 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