Classic Chocolate Yule Log Cake
This Classic Chocolate Yule Log Cake is a rich and elegant rolled sponge dessert filled with creamy frosting and coated in decadent chocolate ganache. Perfect for holidays and special occasions, this traditional yule log cake recipe is both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 22 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French / European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Eggs
- Granulated sugar
- All-purpose flour
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Baking powder
- Vanilla extract
- Milk
- Heavy cream
- Butter
- Powdered sugar
- Dark chocolate (melted or for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- Beat eggs and sugar until thick, pale, and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and milk, mixing gently.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder, then carefully fold into the batter.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until the cake springs back lightly.
- Turn cake onto a powdered sugar–dusted towel and roll it up while still warm. Let cool completely.
- Prepare filling by whipping cream or making buttercream frosting.
- Unroll cooled cake, spread filling evenly, then roll back up tightly.
- Cover with chocolate frosting or ganache and use a fork to create a log-like texture.
- Trim ends if desired and decorate.
- Chill before serving for best results.
Notes
Roll the cake while warm to prevent cracking.Avoid overbaking to keep the sponge soft and flexible.Chill before slicing for clean presentation.Use high-quality chocolate for richer flavor.
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