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Delicious Christmas Yule Log Sheet Cake

Delicious Christmas Yule Log Sheet Cake for Easy Holiday Joy

This Delicious Christmas Yule Log Sheet Cake combines rich chocolate flavor with creamy whipped filling for a festive dessert perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Substitute with milk and vinegar if needed.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Plain yogurt works as a substitute.
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature eggs whip better for volume.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Melted butter can add more flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best results.
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix Duncan Hines Dark Chocolate Fudge recommended.
For the Whipped Cream Filling & Buttercream
  • 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream Ensure it's cold for easier whipping.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens and stabilizes.
  • 1 cup Chocolate Melts Opt for Ghirardelli for quality.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Let it soften at room temperature.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
For Decoration
  • 1 bunch Fresh Rosemary For festive touch.
  • 1 cup Cranberries Adds color and flavor.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Sifter
  • piping bag
  • Stand mixer
  • Chilled metal mixing bowl

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare a 9x13 inch baking dish by greasing it.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine buttermilk, sour cream, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
  3. Sift in the chocolate cake mix and gently fold until just combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 27-30 minutes.
  5. Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Slice the cooled cake in half horizontally.
  7. Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, gradually adding vanilla extract and powdered sugar.
  8. Spread the whipped cream filling over the bottom half of the cake and replace the top half.
  9. Melt chocolate melts with heavy cream, then mix with softened butter, vanilla, salt, and powdered sugar until fluffy.
  10. Frost the assembled cake with the chocolate ganache buttercream.
  11. Dust with powdered sugar and decorate with rosemary and cranberries.
  12. Slice, serve, and enjoy your holiday dessert!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature. Store the cake in an airtight container due to the whipped cream filling.

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