Vanilla Yule Log
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
There's something magical about bringing a Vanilla Yule Log to your holiday table, and I'm thrilled to share this recipe with you. This show stopping dessert is easier than you'd think, coming together in just an hour from start to finish. The beautiful thing about this cake is that eggs provide plenty of protein and choline, which supports brain health during those busy holiday weeks. Best of all, you probably have most of these ingredients in your pantry already, making this an affordable way to impress your guests. The combination of vanilla cake, creamy frosting, and chocolate glaze creates that classic festive elegance we all crave. Trust me, once you make this, you'll be asked for the recipe every December.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gbutter(melted)
- 500 gsugar
- 4eggs
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 10 gbaking powder
- 100 gunsalted butter(chopped)
- 200 gconfectioners' sugar(for dusting)
- 200 gchocolate(melted)
- 50 gcoconut flakes(optional)
- 50 gground almonds(optional)
- 1 kgyule log shape material(such as genoise or sponge cake)
- 200 gmelted chocolate glaze(for drizzling)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare your yule log shape material according to the package instructions.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and sugar over low heat, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Add the dry ingredients to the saucepan and stir until just combined.
- 5
Pour the batter into the prepared yule log shape material and smooth the top.
- 6
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Allow the yule log to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 8
Once the yule log is completely cool, melt the chocolate and chopped unsalted butter in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
- 9
Dip the cooled yule log into the melted chocolate, using a spatula to fully coat the log. If desired, sprinkle with coconut flakes or ground almonds for added texture and flavor.
- 10
Drizzle the melted chocolate glaze over the yule log in a zig-zag pattern, if desired.
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