Description
A delicious yule log cake filled with spiced orange jam and topped with a creamy frosting, perfect for festive celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 150 g sugar (caster or superfine)
- 30 g cocoa powder (sifted)
- 120 g plain flour (all-purpose flour)
- 200 g spiced orange jam (warm slightly for spreading)
- 200 g cream cheese (softened)
- 100 g unsalted butter (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 30x20cm (12×8 inch) baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar together using an electric whisk until the mixture is thick, pale, and ribbons fall from the whisk after about 5 minutes.
- Sift the cocoa powder and gently fold it into the egg mixture, ensuring no lumps remain, creating a smooth, dark batter.
- Carefully sift the flour over the batter and fold it gently using a spatula, maintaining the airy texture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tray, spreading it evenly with a spatula to ensure a uniform layer.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the sponge springs back when lightly touched and has a slightly crackled surface.
- Once baked, invert the sponge onto a damp towel dusted with cocoa powder, peel away the parchment paper gently, and let it cool slightly.
- Spread the warmed spiced orange jam evenly over the sponge, then carefully roll it up from the short side, using the towel to help prevent cracking.
- Allow the rolled sponge to cool completely on a wire rack, seam side down, to set the shape.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Spread the creamy frosting over the cooled yule log, creating a rustic, textured appearance with a spatula.
- Decorate as desired with festive toppings or simply serve, revealing the luscious spiral inside and fragrant aroma.
Notes
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to decorate with chocolate shavings, berries, or whipped cream for an extra festive touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg