Christmas Chocolate Yule Log Cake Recipe
Ingredients
This Christmas chocolate yule log cake recipe will make a delicious holiday dessert that everyone in your family will love. This cake is made with the classic ingredients of butter, eggs, sugar, and cocoa powder. You will also need cake flour, baking powder, a pinch of salt, and some heavy whipping cream. To give the cake a festive touch, we’ll be adding some peppermint extract, shaved dark chocolate, and some festive decorations for the outside.
For the cake:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon dark chocolate shavings
For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 tablespoon dark chocolate shavings
For the decorations:
- Sugar Christmas trees
- Sugar holly leaves
- Sugar snowflakes
- Sprinkles
- Christmas colored icing
Instructions
Let's start by preparing the cake. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour a 12-inch baking pan and set it aside. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time and beat until well combined. Add the peppermint extract and mix until combined.
In a separate bowl, sift together the cake flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until combined. Slowly add the heavy cream and mix until just combined. Fold in the dark chocolate shavings and pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting. To make the frosting, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add the heavy cream and peppermint extract and mix until combined. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and sprinkle with the dark chocolate shavings.
To finish the cake, place the sugar Christmas trees, holly leaves, and snowflakes on the top of the cake. Sprinkle with the sprinkles and pipe the Christmas colored icing on the cake. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
A serving of this delicious Christmas chocolate yule log cake contains 263 calories, 11 grams of fat, 32 grams of carbohydrates, and 3 grams of protein. This cake is a great source of essential vitamins and minerals such as iron, calcium, and vitamin A. It is also high in sugar, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.
This cake is the perfect dessert to enjoy during the holidays. It is sure to be a hit with family and friends. Serve it with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprig of holly for an extra festive touch. Enjoy!
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