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Christmas Yule Log Cake

Experience the joy of the festive season with this delightful Christmas Yule Log Cake, a spongy chocolate cake rolled with buttercream, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Holiday
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Sponge Cake
  • 4 large large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • a pinch salt
For the Chocolate Buttercream
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan. Line it with parchment paper and lightly grease the paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy. This might take about 5-7 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold this mixture into the egg mixture, being careful to maintain the fluffiness.
  4. Spread the batter evenly in your prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes until set. A toothpick should come out clean.
Cooling and Rolling
  1. Once baked, carefully turn the cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Peel off the parchment paper, roll the cake with the towel, and let it cool completely.
Buttercream Preparation
  1. While the cake cools, beat the softened butter until creamy. Slowly add in powdered sugar and cocoa powder, followed by heavy cream and vanilla. Beat until fluffy.
Assembly
  1. Unroll the cooled cake gently, spread half of the buttercream over it, roll the cake back up, and use the rest of the buttercream to cover the surface of the rolled cake.
  2. Use a fork to create bark-like patterns on the frosted cake. Top it off with powdered sugar and any desired decorations like chocolate shavings or fresh berries.
Serving
  1. Slice, serve, and watch the smiles light up the room!

Notes

For best results, use high-quality cocoa and unsalted butter. Don’t rush the cooling process to avoid melting the buttercream. Feel free to incorporate flavors like orange zest or peppermint in your buttercream for a holiday twist.