How to make a Classic Chocolate Yule Log
Kids will have a blast helping to create and decorate this decadent chocolate yule log. The classic chocolate yule log, or “Bรปche de Noรซl,” features a soft Swiss roll filled with rich chocolate cream and topped with chocolate.
This classic chocolate yule log is perfect for the holiday season. It’s a great alternative to more traditional holiday desserts and will be a hit with everyone.
Made with a soft Swiss roll and filled with rich chocolate cream, this yule log is both elegant and delicious. The chocolate topping adds an extra layer of indulgence, making it stand out on any dessert table.
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What is Yule Log?
A Yule log, or Bรปche de Noรซl, is a traditional Christmas dessert. It’s a rolled sponge cake filled with cream or ganache and decorated to look like a log, often with chocolate frosting and festive decorations. Originating from burning logs during medieval Christmas celebrations, it’s now enjoyed worldwide during the holiday season.
How to make Yule Log
Making a Yule Log, or Bรปche de Noรซl, is a beautiful and rewarding process that results in a festive and delicious holiday dessert. Begin by preparing your sponge: separate eggs and whisk the whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. Gradually add icing sugar until glossy. In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks with sugar until pale, then fold in self-raising flour, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract.
Spread the batter evenly in a lined baking tray and bake until springy. While warm, turn it onto a sheet of greaseproof paper dusted with icing sugar, peel off the baking paper, and roll up the sponge with the paper inside to retain its shape. Let it cool completely.
Next, prepare the filling by whipping double cream until soft peaks form. Mix sweetened chestnut purรฉe with ground cinnamon, then fold in the whipped cream. Unroll the cooled sponge, spread the chestnut and cream filling evenly, and roll tightly to create a log shape, placing it seam-side down.
For the buttercream, melt the dark chocolate and let it cool slightly. Beat softened unsalted butter until smooth, gradually adding icing sugar until creamy. Mix in the melted chocolate until well combined.
Cover the yule log with the chocolate buttercream, using a spatula to create a bark-like texture. Decorate with powdered sugar for a snowy effect, chocolate shavings, orange zest, and any other festive decorations. Refrigerate to set for 1-2 hours. Before serving, dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh berries or other decorations.
How to Shape a Yule Log
Shaping a yule log involves rolling a baked sponge filled with cream into a log shape. After baking, transfer the warm sponge onto sugar-dusted greaseproof paper, spread with filling, and roll tightly using the paper to guide.
Chill to set, then cover with buttercream, create a bark texture with a fork, and decorate. Serve sliced for a festive treat.
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Assembling the Yule Log
Unroll the Cooled Sponge: Once the sponge has cooled, carefully unroll it and remove any paper.
Spread the Filling: Evenly spread the chestnut purรฉe and whipped cream mixture over the sponge.
Roll the Sponge: Gently roll the sponge back up, this time without the paper, to form the log shape.
Chill: Place the rolled log in the fridge to set for 1-2 hours.
Prepare the Buttercream: While the log is chilling, make the chocolate buttercream by beating together butter, icing sugar, and melted, cooled chocolate.
Apply the Buttercream: Take the log out of the fridge and evenly cover it with the buttercream using a spatula.
Create Bark Texture: Use a fork to make a bark-like texture on the buttercream.
Decorate: Dust with icing sugar and add decorations like chocolate shavings or edible figurines.
Serve: Slice and serve the festive yule log.
How to Frost a Yule Log
To frost a yule log, first chill it well. Then, spread chocolate buttercream evenly using a spatula. Create a bark-like texture with a fork or spatula. Dust with powdered sugar and decorate with chocolate shavings or edible figurines before serving slices.
Decorating Your Bรปche De Noรซl/Yule Log
Your cake is nearly complete! Some decoration ideas include:
- Sugared cranberries and rosemary
- Herbs and edible flowers
- Edible figurines.
- Chocolate shavings
- A dusting of powdered sugar to resemble snow
- Orange rind
- Fresh berries (such as raspberries or cranberries)
- Edible gold or silver leaf for a festive touch
How to Store a Yule Log
To store a Yule log, make sure it’s completely cooled first. Put it on a plate or tray and cover it loosely with plastic wrap or in a sealed container.
Keep it in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Before serving, let it sit at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes to soften a bit. This helps it stay moist and ready to enjoy during the holiday season.
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This is absolutely fantastic! I love how extra-loaded with filling it is. It’s a lot easier to make than I thought it would be, as well.
Wonderful recipe! We used to make this growing up and we lost the recipe during a move. I’m so glad I found yours! Your recipes always turn out so good. ๐
Amazing treat! It’s so decadent and delicious. My family loved this!
I love making a traditional yule log! Can’t wait to give your recipe a try!
Such a classic, delicious Christmas dessert!!! It makes a beautiful presentation, too.
I’ve always wanted to make one of these for Christmas but have never gotten up the nerve to do it. Your instructions make it seem like I can do it though, so I’ll give it a go this holiday season! Thanks for the recipe!
I always wanted to make a yule log cake and this recipe makes it easier. The cake was yum and I loved the filling.
Still had some canned chestnut puree from xmas and wondered what to do with it when your recipe popped up. And I mean who says I can’t have a delicious yule log in the middle of summer? Exactly. No one.
This came out stunning and hit just the spot for an intense chocolate craving. Decorated it with fresh raspberries and it was so good!
This chocolate yule log looks so very good! I’m pinning it to make at Christmas. I made another of your cakes and it was delish so am sure this will be too!!
We just had a Christmas in July party and thought I’d try making a yule log. Was so good! Definitely going to make it again for actual Xmas.
Looks delicious, definitely gonna try this on Diwali.
Perfect for the holidays!!! A beautiful presentation, rich and delicious!!!