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Yule Log Recipe

Yule Log Recipe
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Indulge in the festive spirit with this delightful Yule Log Recipe, a perfect centerpiece for your holiday celebrations. This rich chocolate sponge cake is elegantly rolled around a light whipped cream filling and generously coated with velvety chocolate buttercream. Its stunning presentation and decadent flavors are sure to impress family and friends alike. Whether it’s for special occasion gatherings or any festive occasion, this Yule Log will bring warmth and joy to your dessert table. Plus, it’s easy to customize with seasonal decorations like fresh cranberries or edible sprigs, making it not only delicious but also a feast for the eyes!

Ingredients

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  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Fresh cranberries
  • Edible mushrooms or meringue mushroom kit
  • Edible glitter or snow
  • Fresh sprigs of rosemary or evergreen

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add half of the sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
  3. In another bowl, whisk yolks with remaining sugar until pale; stir in vanilla.
  4. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; gently fold into yolk mixture followed by egg whites.
  5. Spread batter evenly in the pan and bake for 10–12 minutes until springy.
  6. Roll warm cake in a towel dusted with powdered sugar; let cool completely.
  7. Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff; unroll cooled cake and spread the filling evenly before re-rolling.
  8. Make chocolate buttercream by beating softened butter with powdered sugar, cocoa, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  9. Frost the rolled cake and decorate as desired.

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