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1 Yule Log, 3 Variations
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Preparation
20 min
Cooking
15 min
Servings
12
Vegetarian
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Ingredients
Yule Log
5 eggs
3/4 cup (180 ml) flour
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) baking powder
2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup (125 ml) of sugar
German Chocolate Topping
3/4 cup (180 ml) pecans, coarsely chopped
1 cup (250 ml) coconut, grated
1 cup (250 ml) sweetened condensed milk
3 egg yolks
1/3 cup (75 ml) unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Cocoa powder
Jam and White Chocolate Topping
1/2 cup (125 ml) raspberry or strawberry jam
1 1/2 cups (375 ml) 35% cream
12 oz (360 g) white chocolate, chopped
Black Forest Topping
Kirsch (optional)
1 cup (250 ml) 35% cream
2 tablespoons (30 ml) vanilla extract
4 oz (120 g) semisweet chocolate, grated
1 cup (250 ml) morello cherries
Chocolate curls, for garnish
Preparation
Yule Log
With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 180 ° C (350 ° F). Line a 38 cm x 25-cm (15 x 10-inch) baking sheet with parchment paper and butter.
In a bowl, beat the eggs with an electric mixer until frothy. Add the sugar and vanilla. Beat until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
In a bowl, sift the flour and baking powder. Gently fold into the first mixture with a spatula. Stir in the butter. Spread the batter onto the baking sheet. Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of the cake comes out clean.
Invert the cake immediately roll and let cool. Unroll and spread the chosen filling.
German Chocolate Topping
In a skillet, toast the pecans and coconut. Set aside.
In a saucepan, heat the condensed milk, egg yolks and butter. Cook stirring over low heat until it thickens, about 5 minutes. Add the pecan mixture and vanilla. Blend well. Let cool to room temperature.
Frost the cake with this topping and roll. To decorate, dust with cocoa or garnish with a recipe for white chocolate frosting (recipe below).
Jam and white chocolate topping
In a saucepan, Bring the cream to a boil Remove from the heat and add the chocolate. Let melt for 5 minutes without stirring.
Stir until the mixture is smooth. Cover and refrigerate until it is cold.
In a bowl, whip the white chocolate mixture until the texture resembles soft whipped cream.
Spread the jam on the cake and roll. Spread the frosting on the log, making streaks with a fork to imitate the bark of a tree.
Black Forest topping
Moisten the unrolled cake with Kirsch.
In a bowl, whip the cream, sugar and vanilla. Spread over the cake. Sprinkle with the chocolate and garnish with the cherries.
Roll the cake and refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
To decorate, frost the log with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Keep the log in the refrigerator.
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