17+ Christmas Yule.log Recipe They're Simply Irresistible!

Ingredients

For the sponge cake:

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 large eggs, separated
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup milk

For the chocolate frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

For the decorations:

• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp green food coloring
• 1 tsp powdered sugar
• 1 tsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp red food coloring

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar until pale and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add in the vanilla extract, vegetable oil, and milk and mix until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just incorporated.
5. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the cake batter.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
7. While the cake is baking, make the chocolate frosting. In a large bowl, beat the butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until smooth. Slowly add in the heavy cream and continue beating until the frosting is light and fluffy.
8. Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Then, gently flip it onto a clean kitchen towel and remove the parchment paper. Roll the cake up with the towel and let it cool completely.
9. Unroll the cooled cake and spread the chocolate frosting evenly over it. Gently roll the cake back up without the towel, starting from one of the short ends.
10. Place the rolled cake on a serving platter, seam side down. Cut a 1-inch diagonal slice off the end of the cake and place it on the side of the log to resemble a branch. Cover the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
11. In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Add in the green food coloring and mix until a dark green color is achieved. Sprinkle the mixture over the top of the cake to resemble bark.
12. In another small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Add in the red food coloring and mix until a deep red color is achieved. Use this mixture to create holly berries on the top of the cake.
13. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the frosting to set.
14. Before serving, dust the top of the cake with additional powdered sugar for a snowy effect.

Conclusion