Yule Log Cake Recipe – By Malsha – eLanka
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 4 eggs, separated into yolks and whites
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup cake flour
- 1/2 tsp instant coffee granules
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Filling:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
- 6 oz dark or bittersweet chocolate chips (3/4 cup)
- 1.5 tbsp softened unsalted butter
- 1 tsp instant coffee granules
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tbsp Kahlua
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For Garnish:
- Cranberries and rosemary
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a half-sheet baking pan with parchment paper, securing it with office binder clips.
- In a stand mixer, whisk egg whites on high until soft peaks form. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until pale. In a separate bowl, sift cocoa powder, cake flour, coffee granules, baking powder, and salt. Add dry ingredients to the yolks mixture and whisk until combined.
- Gently fold in half of the whipped egg whites to loosen the batter, then add the remaining half, folding carefully.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth with a spatula. Bake for 6-7 minutes until the cake springs back. Allow it to cool for 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar on a kitchen towel. Invert the cake onto the towel, peel off the parchment, and roll the cake with the towel. Let it cool in this rolled shape.
- For the frosting, combine chocolate chips, coffee granules, Kahlua, butter, and vanilla. Pour hot cream over the mixture, stir until smooth, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Whip heavy cream until thick, then add vanilla and powdered sugar.
- Unroll the cooled cake, spread whipped cream, and roll it back up. Cut a 2-inch slice at an angle and attach it to the main log.
- Whisk the chilled frosting briefly, then spread it over the cake log and stump with a rubber spatula. Use a fork to create log-like texture.
Decorate with cranberries and rosemary for a festive touch.