18+ Christmas Yule Log Recipe Mary Berry Get Ready To Indulge!
Published on: Mar 18, 2024
As the holiday season approaches, one of the most beloved traditions is gathering around the fireplace and indulging in a rich and decadent Christmas yule log. This delicious treat, also known as a Bûche de Noël, has been a staple in holiday celebrations for centuries, and with good reason. The combination of moist chocolate sponge cake and creamy buttercream frosting, all rolled up into a log shape and decorated to resemble a real yule log, makes for a truly irresistible dessert. And with the help of the one and only Mary Berry, you can create the perfect yule log to impress your friends and family this Christmas.
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Getting Started with the Recipe
Ingredients
Before diving into the recipe, it's important to gather all the necessary ingredients. For this Mary Berry yule log, you will need eggs, caster sugar, self-raising flour, cocoa powder, instant coffee granules, unsalted butter, dark chocolate, heavy cream, and icing sugar. It's essential to use high-quality ingredients for the best results. Mary Berry always emphasizes the importance of using good quality ingredients in her recipes, and this yule log is no exception.
Preparation
To begin, preheat your oven to 190°C (fan 170°C, gas mark 5). Grease and line a 23 x 33cm Swiss roll tin with parchment paper. Mary Berry suggests using a Swiss roll tin for this recipe as it gives the perfect shape and size for the yule log. Next, crack 4 eggs into a large mixing bowl, add 100g caster sugar, and beat until the mixture is light and fluffy. In a separate bowl, sift 65g self-raising flour and 40g cocoa powder together. Then, add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and gently fold in using a spatula. Be careful not to overmix as this can result in a dry sponge.
Rolling and Filling the Yule Log
Baking the Sponge
Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and spread it evenly using a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the sponge is springy to the touch. While the sponge is baking, dust a sheet of parchment paper with icing sugar. As soon as the sponge is out of the oven, turn it out onto the parchment paper and gently peel off the parchment paper from the bottom of the sponge. This step is crucial as it will prevent the sponge from sticking to the parchment paper when it's rolled.
Making the Frosting
While the sponge is cooling, it's time to make the delicious buttercream frosting. In a large mixing bowl, beat 100g unsalted butter until light and fluffy. In a separate bowl, melt 100g dark chocolate in the microwave or over a double boiler. Once melted, let it cool for a few minutes before adding it to the butter along with 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules and 1 tablespoon hot water. Beat until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Assembling the Yule Log
Once the sponge has cooled, spread the buttercream frosting evenly over the sponge, leaving a small border around the edges. Using the parchment paper, gently roll up the sponge from the short end, keeping the roll tight. Then, transfer the roll onto a serving plate and cut off a small piece from each end to create a clean edge. Cut a diagonal slice from one end of the roll and place it on top of the log to resemble a branch. Finally, dust the yule log with cocoa powder and decorate with sugared cranberries or whatever festive toppings your heart desires.
Now that you have the perfect Christmas yule log recipe from Mary Berry, it's time to put on your apron and get baking! This yule log is sure to impress your guests and become a new holiday tradition for years to come. So go ahead and indulge in this rich and decadent dessert, because after all, it's the most wonderful time of the year.
