Yule Log Recipe

Yule Log Recipe

from lilluna.com
220 min
10 servings

This yule log recipe is a traditional holiday dessert made from a chocolate cake rolled with a chocolate filling. It's beautifully tasty!

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter (softened)
  • 1⅔ cups powdered sugar
  • 1½ tablespoons cocoa powder
  • pinch salt
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup mascarpone cheese
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 5 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • ⅔ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

  1. 1

    To make the filling, beat the butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, salt, milk, and vanilla, and mix until well combined. Increase the mixer speed to high and beat until light and fluffy. Fold in the mascarpone using a rubber spatula. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

  2. 2

    To make the cake, preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray a 13 x 18 baking sheet with cooking spray, then line with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper with cooking spray and set aside.

  3. 3

    To make the ganache, heat the heavy cream to boiling in a microwave safe bowl or measuring cup, about 2 minutes. Place the chocolate chips in a medium bowl. Pour the cream over the chocolate chips and let sit for one minute, then stir until the ganache is smooth and the chocolate chips are completely melted.