Description
This 5-Star Vanilla Yule Log is a delightful and elegant dessert perfect for festive occasions. It features a light, fluffy vanilla sponge cake rolled with a rich whipped cream filling, dusted with cocoa powder for a classic finish. Impress your guests with this beautiful and tasty recipe that combines simplicity and sophistication.
Ingredients
Scale
Sponge Cake
- 4 large eggs
- 100g sugar
- 100g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling
- 250ml heavy cream
- 50g powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Decoration
- Cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) ensuring it reaches the right temperature for baking the sponge cake evenly.
- Whisk Eggs and Sugar: In a large bowl, whisk the 4 large eggs and 100g sugar together until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color, helping to incorporate air for a soft texture.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Sift the 100g all-purpose flour and 1 tsp baking powder over the egg mixture, then gently fold in to keep the batter airy without deflating it.
- Add Vanilla: Mix in 1 tsp vanilla extract carefully until fully combined to infuse the batter with a classic vanilla aroma.
- Prepare Baking Pan and Pour Batter: Line a baking pan with parchment paper and pour the batter in, spreading it evenly into the corners for uniform baking.
- Bake the Sponge Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cake is golden and springs back lightly when touched.
- Roll the Cake: Turn the warm cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar to prevent sticking. Quickly roll the cake up with the towel inside to shape and allow it to cool, which helps prevent cracking later.
- Prepare Whipped Cream Filling: Whip 250ml heavy cream with 50g powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until stiff peaks form, ensuring a smooth and fluffy filling.
- Unroll and Fill: Carefully unroll the cooled cake and spread the whipped cream filling evenly across the surface.
- Re-roll the Cake: Roll the cake back up gently without the towel for a neat shape.
- Decorate: Transfer the rolled cake to a serving platter and dust generously with cocoa powder to create a classic yule log appearance.
Notes
- Use fresh eggs at room temperature for better volume in the sponge.
- Gently folding in the flour maintains airiness, ensuring a light cake.
- Rolling the cake while warm prevents cracking and helps it keep its shape.
- Chill the rolled log in the refrigerator if you prefer a firmer texture before serving.
- Cocoa powder can be substituted with grated chocolate for extra decoration.
