18+ Christmas Log Cake Recipe Unleash Your Inner Chef!

The History of the Christmas Log Cake

Origin

Symbolism

The Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• Candied cranberries and rosemary sprigs for decoration

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Grease and line a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
3. Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Melt the butter in a saucepan and stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Slowly add the flour mixture and melted butter into the egg mixture, alternating between the two and gently folding until well combined.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the surface with a spatula.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cake is springy to the touch.
9. While the cake is baking, prepare the whipped cream frosting by beating the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
10. Carefully remove the cake from the pan and place it on a clean kitchen towel.
11. Spread a thin layer of the whipped cream frosting over the cake, leaving a small border around the edges.
12. Starting at one of the short ends, gently roll the cake up with the towel inside.
13. Place the rolled cake on a platter and spread the remaining whipped cream frosting over the outside.
14. Use a fork to create a wood-like texture on the frosting.
15. Decorate with the candied cranberries and rosemary sprigs to resemble a winter forest.
16. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.

Enjoy Your Christmas Log Cake!