How to Make Jenny's Chocolate Yule Log - A Step-by-Step Guide

When the holiday season rolls around, it's time to break out the festive recipes, and what better way to celebrate than with a decadent and delicious dessert? Jenny's Chocolate Yule Log is the perfect sweet treat to bring some Christmas cheer to your table.

This recipe has been passed down through generations in Jenny's family, and it's a beloved tradition in their household. The rich, moist chocolate sponge cake is rolled with a creamy chocolate filling, creating a log shape that ser...

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Ingredients

  • 5 eggs, separated
  • 1 cup sugar, divided
  • ½ cup cake flour
  • ¼ cup baking cocoa
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons instant coffee granules
  • ⅓ cup butter, softened
  • ⅓ cup baking cocoa
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon brewed coffee
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Line a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan with parchment paper; grease the paper. Place egg whites in a small mixing bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large mixing bowl, beat egg yolks on high until light and fluffy. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored. Combine flour, cocoa and salt; gradually add to egg yolk mixture until blended.
  • Beat egg whites on medium until foamy. Add cream of tartar; beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Stir a fourth into chocolate mixture. Fold in remaining egg whites until no streaks remain.
  • Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until cake springs back (do not overbake). Cool for 5 minutes; invert onto a linen towel dusted with confectioners' sugar. Peel off parchment paper. Roll up in the towel, starting with a short side. Cool on a wire rack. In a mixing bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and coffee granules. Beat until stiff peaks form; chill. Unroll cooled cake; spread filling to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up again. Place on serving platter; chill.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat frosting ingredients until smooth. Frost cake. Using a fork, make lines resembling tree bark.