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Classic Yule Log
Classic Yule Log
Yule log is a traditional dessert served during the Christmas season. It is a cake that is shaped like a log, often made of sponge cake or pound cake, and covered in chocolate or buttercream frosting to resemble the bark of a tree.
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 tablespoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture and fold gently until just combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form.
- Gently spread the whipped cream mixture over the top of the cake, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Carefully roll the cake up from one end, making sure the filling stays inside.
- Place the rolled cake onto a platter or serving dish seam-side down.
- To make the chocolate ganache, heat the chocolate chips and butter in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth.
- Pour the ganache over the top of the rolled cake, spreading it out with a spatula to cover the entire surface.
- Use a fork to make lines in the ganache to resemble tree bark.
- Chill the Yule Log in the refrigerator until the ganache is set.
- Dust the Yule Log with powdered sugar just before serving.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 434kcal (22%)Carbohydrates: 43g (14%)Protein: 7g (14%)Fat: 30g (46%)Saturated Fat: 18g (113%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 174mg (58%)Sodium: 187mg (8%)Potassium: 191mg (5%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 27g (30%)Vitamin A: 978IU (20%)Vitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 82mg (8%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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