Description
Dreamy and Beautiful Classic Yule Log Recipe for Holidays
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chocolate Sponge Cake: 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the Cream Filling: 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 3 tablespoons softened cream cheese
- For the Chocolate Frosting: 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional Decorations: Powdered sugar
- Fresh berries
- Chocolate shavings
- Rosemary sprigs
- Meringue mushrooms
Instructions
- Line a 10×15 jelly roll pan with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Beat eggs and sugar for 4–5 minutes until pale, thick, and fluffy.
- Mix gently to combine.
- Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Fold into egg mixture gently.
- Pour batter into the pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the cake springs back when touched.
- While warm, invert onto a clean towel, peel parchment, and roll the cake with the towel inside. Cool completely.
- Whip cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until medium peaks form.
- Unroll cooled sponge, spread filling evenly, then roll again.
- Cover with chocolate frosting and use a fork to create bark-like lines.
- Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with berries or greenery.
Notes
- Make sure the cake is completely cool before adding the filling.
- Use fresh berries for added color and flavor.
- Optional decorations can enhance the festive look.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg