The Yule Log Cake is a delicious Christmas Cake that looks a lot like an actual log of wood. Its a perfect way to add a festive magic to your holiday table. It’s made with flat , fluffy chocolate sponge cake that’s rolled up and filled with whipped cream. The chocolate frosting is added to the roll to look like bark. The Yule Log Cake, traditionally served on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, is a centerpiece of the dessert buffet and is guaranteed to please everyone at your holiday celebration.

Introduction

The Yule log cake is a popular Christmas dessert in many countries around the world. It’s not only delicious, but it’s also so eye-catching that everyone will want to take a picture of it before having it. My grandmother used to make the best Yule log cake. I still remember the smell of it baking in the oven. It was always a special treat to enjoy it with her during the holidays.

H ow to make Yule log cake ?

To make the Yule Log Cake, follow these steps:

1. Grease a jelly roll pan and line it with parchment paper. Make sure you have extra parchment paper that sticks out of the baking pan. (Don’t worry it will not burn in the oven, you will need this later for rolling the sponge.)
2. In a mixing bowl, whip the eggs and granulated sugar until they become light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and stir it in.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, salt and set aside.
4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg and sugar mixture until they are well combined. Do not over mix.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
6. Immediately turn the cake out onto a towel (dusted lightly with flour) and roll it up tightly. Allow the cake to cool completely while still rolled up.
7. While the cake is cooling, prepare the filling by whipping the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
8. Once the cake has cooled, carefully unroll it and spread the whipped cream filling evenly over the top.
9. Roll the cake back up without the towel and place it seam side down on a serving platter.
10. To make the ganache frosting , add equal amounts of chocolate chips, and heavy cream in a saucepan, melt it on medium heat.
11. Frost the Yule Log Cake with the chocolate frosting to create a log-like texture.
12. Decorate the log with powdered sugar to achieve a snow effect and add any other desired decorations.
13. Refrigerate the Yule Log Cake for at least an hour before serving. Enjoy!

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Here are some tips to make a Yule log cake ?

1. – Use a high quality cake flour. This will make the cake light and airy.
2. – Don’t mix the batter too much. If you mix it too much, the cake will be tough.
3. – Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will ensure that the cake cooks evenly.
4. – Roll up the cake while it’s still warm. This will prevent it from cracking.
5. – Let the cake cool completely before filling and frosting it. This will prevent the filling from melting.
6. – Use a high quality frosting. This is how the cake looks and tastes best.
7. – Use a parchment paper sling to line the baking pan. This will make the cake easier to remove from the pan.
8. – Dust the parchment paper with powdered sugar before rolling up the cake. This will prevent the cake from sticking to the paper.
9. – Trim the edges of the cake with a sharp knife before filling and frosting. This will make the cake look neater.
10. – Get creative with your decorations. You can use chocolate shavings, sprinkles.

Here are the steps on how to decorate a Yule log cake:

  Make sure to roll it up tightly and chill it for at least 3 hours before decorating.

1. Get creative with your frosting! Use a chocolate Ganache or any other flavor that you like. Spread a thin layer of frosting evenly over the cake as a base layer, leaving the ends exposed.
2. Chill the cake in fridge for the ganache to firm for about 10-15 mins. Now spread another thick layer of chocolate ganache. ( Refrigerating helps the frosting to firm up making it easier to work with while decorating )
3. Create bark lines. Use a fork to create bark lines all over the cake. Or, get crafty and use a toothpick or a skewer to make more intricate designs.
4. Decorate the cake. Use chocolate shavings, candid cranberries or cherries, edible leaves, or any other Christmas-themed decorations that you like.
5. If you want to get more crafty , you can also use a stencil to create a pattern on the cake.

Some ideas for Christmas-themed decorations that you can use to decorate your Yule log cake:

• Chocolate shavings
• Candid cranberries or Cherries
• Chocolate truffles
• Edible leaves
• Christmas sprinkles ( Brown colored )
• Drizzle with Chocolate Sauce
• Cinnamon sticks
• Holly sprigs

Yule Log Cake

Aniket Gonsalves

Print Recipe

Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 40 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine French

Servings 6

Ingredients

  

For the cake

• – 160g all-purpose flour
• – 75g unsweetened cocoa powder
• – ¼ teaspoon salt
• – 120g granulated sugar
• – 6 large eggs
• – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• – 120ml vegetable oil

For the Filling:

• – 240 ml heavy cream
• – 40 gms powdered sugar
• – 5 ml 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Ganache Frosting:

• – 200g dark chocolate chopped
• – 200ml heavy cream
• – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

 

For the Cake:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan or a baking sheet, then line it with parchment paper. Grease the parchment paper as well.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
• In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer on high speed until the mixture is thick and pale in color, gradually adding vegetable oil, about 5 minutes. Add the vanilla extract and mix to combine.
• Gradually fold the dry mixture into the egg mixture until just combined. Be gentle to avoid deflating the batter.
• Pour the batter into the prepared jelly roll pan, spreading it evenly to the edges.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cake springs back when touched lightly.
• While the cake is still warm, carefully roll it up along the long edge with the parchment paper inside. Place it seam-side down on a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Filling:

• In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
• For the Chocolate Ganache Frosting:
• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Alternatively, you can melt the chocolate and cream together in a double boiler on the stovetop.

Assembly:

• Carefully unroll the cooled cake and remove the parchment paper.
• Spread the whipped cream filling evenly over the cake.
• Gently roll the cake back up, using the parchment paper to help you. Place it seam-side down on your serving platter.
• Pour the prepared chocolate ganache over the rolled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
• Use a fork or a decorating comb to create a log-like texture on the ganache.
• Decorate the Yule log cake with powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and any festive decorations you like, such as meringue mushrooms or edible greenery.
• Refrigerate the cake for at least an hour to allow the ganache to set.
• Slice and serve your delicious Yule log cake!

Keyword cake, christmas, dessert

Make sure to serve your yule log cake with hot chocolate, dessert wines or even with freshly baked warm Chocolate Chips Cookies . Even spread some Chocolate truffles and Cakes around it.

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I hope you have a wonderful holiday season filled with delicious food, good company, and lots of joy. Be sure to enjoy a slice of Yule log cake with your loved ones.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays!!!

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