Delicious Yule Log Recipe to Wow Your Holiday Guests

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Beat the egg whites in a clean bowl until soft peaks form, then gradually add 1/4 cup of sugar.

3. 3

   Mix the egg yolks with the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar until pale and thick, then stir in the vanilla extract.

4. 4

   Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, then fold into the egg yolk blend.

5. 5

   Fold in the beaten egg whites carefully to maintain the batter's airiness.

6. 6

   Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 10–12 minutes.

   12 min
7. 7

   Roll the warm cake immediately in a kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar to cool completely.

8. 8

   Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form for the filling.

9. 9

   Unroll the cooled cake and spread the whipped cream evenly across the surface.

10. 10

    Roll the cake tightly from the short end again and wrap it in plastic wrap, refrigerating for at least 1 hour.

11. 11

    Beat the softened butter with powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk or cream, and vanilla until smooth.

12. 12

    Spread the buttercream over the rolled cake, creating textures to mimic tree bark.

13. 13

    Unwrap the chilled log and place it on a platter, frosting it entirely.

14. 14

    Decorate the cake with fresh cranberries, edible mushrooms, rosemary, or other festive items.

15. 15

    Dust the entire cake lightly with powdered sugar just before serving.