A Simple Yule Log Chrismas Cake Recipe with step by step Pictures | Chrismas Cake Recipes

ByPremalatha Aravindhan
Yule log Chrismas cake

     Yule log Christmas Cake  is my dream for long and finally i made itThumbs up.This is my first attempt and it came out well.I have made the Swiss roll and the method of making log cake is almost the same.Do try this simple and quick recipe.


Baking Pan size :17 x 12 inch
Temperature : 180 degree C
Baking Time : 15 – 17 minutes

Ingredients:

4 egg yolks (separated)
1/4 cup Sugar
50 g coco powder
1/2 cup whipping cream(for filling)
50 g icing sugar(for filling)

Yule log Chrismas cake

Method:

Yule Log Cake

  • Pre heat the oven.Separate the eggs and keep them in separate mixing bowls.
  • First Beat the york with sugar,till soft and light.

Yule log Chrismas cake

  • Add in the cocoa powder and beat well.

Yule log Chrismas cake

  • Whisk the egg whites and beat well till foamy and soft beat occurs.

Yule log Chrismas cake

  • Add in the foamy egg whites,don’t beat just Fold in evenly.

Yule Log Cake

  • Grease the pan with butter or oil and then line the parchment paper.
  • Transfer the mix into the pan and spread it all over the pan.

Yule Log Cake

  • Bake it for 15-17 minutes at 180 degree C, until the cake is puffed up and springs back when gently pressed.Cool down for few minutes.
  • Sprinkle the icing sugar over a parchment paper and then transfer the cake on it.Remove the grease paper .Don’t forgot to sprinkle the icing sugar before you transfer it.

Yule log Chrismas cake

  • Beat the whipping cream and icing sugar,till soft peaks occurs.
  • Once the cake completely cool down spread the icing all over the cake.

Yule log Chrismas cake

  • Spread a thin layer of icing,if it is thick then very difficult to fold the cake.
  • Fold the cake and don’t get panic even it break in between,keep rolling it.

Yule log Chrismas cake

  • See here i forgot to sprinkle the icing sugar below so some cakes stick on the paper,never mind you please keep in mind while rolling.
  • Cut the cake like a log and attach one piece at its side.

Yule log Chrismas cake

Here is the log cake is ready now ,keep it fridge for few minutes.Mean while we will make chocolate whipping cream.

For chocolate whipped cream:

we need:

200 g dark chocolate
1/4 cup whipping cream
3 tbsp butter

Method:

Yule log Chrismas cake

  • In a oven safe bowl add the chocolates and butter.Melt it.You melt it by double boiling method also.

Yule log Chrismas cake

  • Add the whipping cream in a bowl and beat till the soft peak occurs and then fold in with the  chocolate mix and mix well.

Yule log Chrismas cake

  • Take the chocolate log from fridge and start decorating it.Spread the chocolate on top of the cake.
  • using the frock made lines on top to get the log effect.we have done the cake now.

Yule log Chrismas cake
            
       Here is the yule log cake it ready,is it looks like a peace of log???

Yule log Chrismas cake

Keep the cake in fridge,take it out just before serving it.Here is a slice for you guysSmile with tongue out

Am taking a small break for 2 weeks, catch you all after my holidays next year…

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36 Comments

  5. Beautiful festive cake! I nearly made an egg-free version myself last week, but didn’t have the courage to try rolling it up! It’s on my blog as “Chocolate Truffle Cake” if you’re interested. Happy Holidays! 🙂

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