Easy Christmas Yule Log Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
This Christmas Yule Log Cake is a classic holiday dessert favorite! This easy to make recipe is sure to impress your family and friends this season. To make this delicious cake you will need:
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon rum extract
- Fresh cranberries for decoration (optional)
Instructions:
To begin, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper. Grease the parchment paper as well.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the baking pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cake has cooled, use a serrated knife to cut a 1-inch thick piece from one of the ends of the cake. Then use the knife to cut the cake into two pieces lengthwise. Place the two pieces side by side on a parchment lined baking sheet. Spread the heavy cream over the top of the two pieces of cake and sprinkle the confectioners' sugar on top. Place the reserved 1-inch thick piece of cake at one end of the two pieces and roll them up together to form the Yule Log.
To make the rum frosting, beat the heavy cream, confectioners' sugar, and rum extract together until stiff peaks form. Spread the frosting over the top and sides of the Yule Log. If desired, you can decorate the top with fresh cranberries and a few sprigs of rosemary.
Nutrition:
This recipe makes one Christmas Yule Log Cake that is roughly 10 servings. Each serving is approximately 290 calories, 8 grams of fat, 46 grams of carbohydrates, and 5 grams of protein.
This is a great dessert option for those trying to watch their calorie intake as it is lower in calories and fat than many other holiday desserts. It is also a great option for those looking for a gluten-free dessert as the only flour used is gluten-free all-purpose flour.
This delicious Christmas Yule Log Cake is sure to be a hit with your family and friends this holiday season. Enjoy!
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