Yule Log Recipe
A classic Yule Log recipe, perfect for the holiday season. This recipe details how to make a moist chocolate cake rolled with buttercream frosting and decorated to resemble a festive Yule log.
Servings: 8
Adjust the serving amount to scale the ingredient list. Written quantities in the steps refer to the original recipe; adjust them in the same proportion. Timing may vary with batch size.
Prep: 45 minutes
Total: 1 hour 15 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 0.75 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup boiling water
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add boiling water to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Stir in oil, eggs, and vanilla.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting and decorating.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder. Get creative with your decorations! Use chocolate shavings, candy canes, or even fresh berries.