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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 showstopper that adds elegance to any holiday gathering. A rich chocolate sponge cake is rolled with a creamy filling and adorned with velvety chocolate buttercream, making it both visually stunning and deliciously satisfying. This beautiful dessert is not only a centerpiece for your holiday table but also a family-friendly baking project that everyone can enjoy together. With its versatility in decorations, you can customize your Yule log to match your festive theme perfectly.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large eggs, separated
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 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, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar for chocolate buttercream
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder for chocolate buttercream
  • 1 tablespoon plant-based milk or cream for chocolate buttercream
  • Fresh cranberries for decoration
  • Edible mushrooms or meringue mushroom kit for decoration
  • Edible glitter or snow for decoration
  • Fresh sprigs of rosemary or evergreen for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form, gradually adding 1/4 cup sugar until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, beat yolks with remaining sugar and vanilla until thick.
  3. Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; gently fold into yolk mixture. Incorporate egg whites carefully.
  4. Spread batter in the pan and bake for 10-12 minutes or until springy.
  5. Roll the warm cake in powdered sugar-dusted towel and let cool.
  6. Whip cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form; spread on cooled cake before rolling it up tightly.
  7. For buttercream, beat softened butter with powdered sugar and cocoa until smooth; frost the chilled rolled cake and create bark-like texture.
  8. Decorate as desired before serving.

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