Festive Yule Log

The Yule log cake is a traditional Christmas dessert that originated in France. It represents the Yule log that was traditionally burned in the fireplace during the holiday season.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 165 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Festive Yule Log

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: European, French Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 45 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Cake Flour
• ¹⁄₄ cup Cocoa Powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking Powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 4 large Eggs
• ³⁄₄ cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Heavy Cream
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered Sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Mascarpone Cheese
• ¹⁄₂ cup Raspberry Jam
• 6 ounces Dark Chocolate
• 4 ounces White Chocolate
• ¹⁄₄ cup Cranberries
• few for garnish Mint Leaves

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. While the cake is still warm, carefully roll it up along with the parchment paper and let it cool completely.
8. In a mixing bowl, beat the butter, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and mascarpone cheese until light and fluffy.
9. Unroll the cake and spread a layer of raspberry jam over it. Then spread the buttercream filling evenly.
10. Roll the cake back up without the parchment paper and place it on a serving platter.
11. Melt the dark chocolate and white chocolate separately in a microwave or double boiler.
12. Drizzle the melted dark chocolate over the Yule log and use a fork to create a wood-like texture.
13. Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the dark chocolate, creating a snowy effect.
14. Decorate with cranberries and mint leaves.
15. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 30g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.