Honey Yule Log
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Honey Yule Log is a festive sponge cake dessert combining butter, eggs and flour with the sweetness of honey. It features chocolate and chopped nuts throughout, with cocoa powder adding depth to its flavour. The cake takes just 20 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to bake, making it a manageable choice for a special occasion treat. This recipe suits those looking for a showstopping seasonal dessert.
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Ingredients
- 250 gbutter
- 400 gsugar
- 4eggs
- 250 gflour
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 200 ghoney
- 150 gchocolate
- 100 gchopped nuts
- 50 gcocoa powder
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 20x20cm (8x8 inch) baking dish and line it with parchment paper.
Tip: Make sure the parchment paper is large enough to cover the entire dish.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Whisk well to avoid lumps.
- 3
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the honey and chocolate until well combined.
Tip: Make sure the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- 5
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix.
- 6
Stir in the chopped nuts and cocoa powder.
Tip: Make sure the nuts are evenly distributed.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
Tip: Make sure the batter is evenly spread.
- 8
Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Don't overbake.
- 9
Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Make sure the cake is completely cool before assembling the Yule Log.
- 10
Once the cake is cool, use a serrated knife to carve it into a log shape.
Tip: Make sure the cake is firm enough to carve.
- 11
Assemble the Yule Log by spreading a layer of frosting on top of the cake, then decorating with festive holly sprigs and red berries.
Tip: Get creative with your decorations!
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