Description
The Christmas Yule Log Cake is a festive delight that brings rich chocolate flavor and holiday cheer to your table. This stunning dessert features a soft sponge cake rolled with creamy ganache, resembling a charming log dusted with powdered sugar snow. Perfect for family gatherings, it’s simple to make yet impressive enough to wow your guests. Enjoy customizing it with your favorite fillings and toppings!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- Optional: Fresh berries or edible glitter for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and sugar.
- Beat eggs in another bowl until frothy; add vanilla extract.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just combined.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, until springy.
- While baking, heat heavy cream; pour over chopped chocolate and stir until smooth to create ganache.
- Roll the cake while warm in the parchment paper; cool before unrolling and filling with ganache.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg