FESTIVE YULE LOG CAKE

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I used to order these from an overpriced company around the holidays but since I found this recipe I will NEVER order them again! AKA Kris Kringle Bûche de Noël

Provided by Chris T.

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 thin clean cotton kitchen towel
powdered sugar(see recipe for instructions about towel)
5 large eggs, separated
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
2/3 c sugar,divided
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c cake flour ,sifted
1/3 c baking cocoa
CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT CREAM FILLING
1 c heavy whipping cream,very cold
3 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp baking cocoa
2 Tbsp hazelnut liqueur
1/3 c toasted,skinned ground hazelnuts(optional)
1/4 c powdered sugar for decorating

Steps:

  • 1. PREHEAT oven to 375° F. Grease 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch jelly-roll pan; line with parchment or wax paper. Grease and flour wax paper. Sprinkle thin, cotton kitchen towel with powdered sugar.
  • 2. BEAT egg whites in small mixer bowl until foamy. Add cream of tartar and beat until soft peaks form. Gradually beat 1/3 cup granulated sugar until stiff, shiny peaks form. Set aside.
  • 3. BEAT egg yolks and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl for about 5 minutes or until thick and pale. Gradually beat in remaining 1/3 cup granulated sugar. Fold in flour and baking cocoa.
  • 4. FOLD about one-third of the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten, then turn the chocolate mixture into the whites and fold it in gently but thoroughly. Spread evenly into prepared pan.
  • 5. BAKE for 12 minutes or until cake springs back when touched. Immediately turn cake onto prepared towel. Carefully peel off paper. Roll up cake and towel together, starting with narrow end. Cool completely, seam-side-down, on wire rack.P.S. this is a great technique for almost any rolled cake
  • 6. FOR CHOCOLATE CREAM: BEAT whipping cream, granulated sugar, baking cocoa and liqueur in large mixer bowl until firm. If desired, fold in ground nuts. Carefully unroll cake. Spread cream mixture evenly over cake, reserving 2 tablespoons. Re-roll cake carefully.
  • 7. CUT a 1-inch-thick diagonal slice from one end of the cake roll. Place cake roll on serving platter, seam-side-down. Use the reserved cream mixture to attach the cut piece against the side of the cake roll to resemble a knot. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until serving time.
  • 8. AT SERVING TIME, dust the cake with 1/4 cup powdered sugar to resemble snow.
  • 9. TIP: The filled cake can be kept in the refrigerator overnight or wrapped airtight and frozen for 2 weeks. Keep wrapped and thaw in the refrigerator

Anjuman Ara
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The frosting was too rich.


Aabdul Qayyum
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The cake was a little dry.


Shivaan ramsai
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste.


nthabiseng dails
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This cake is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays.


Trevon Cox
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This cake is a must-try for chocolate lovers.


Sumit Mandal
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This cake is a real crowd-pleaser.


Nicholas Barnes
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion.


Lissa Mpofu
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This cake is a showstopper!


Endinalo wilson
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully.


Hannah Gonzalez Torres
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This was a delicious and impressive cake. I will definitely be making it again.


tilak magar
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This cake is perfect for a festive holiday party.


Yanshu Yang
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I love the chocolate ganache frosting on this cake.


Nirajan sah
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This yule log cake is a holiday classic.


Sumaiya Arshad
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The cake was beautiful and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Abdulhaleem Mahar
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This was my first time making a yule log cake, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and it was easy to follow.


Musa Vai
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The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again, but I'll try a different cake recipe.


Sk Alamin
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I've made this yule log cake twice now, and it's always a winner. It's not too difficult to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Hridoy Gemar
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This yule log cake was a hit at our holiday party! It was so delicious and festive, and it looked really impressive.