Red Velvet Yule Log
A festive dessert with a velvety sponge and rich cream cheese filling, beautifully decorated to resemble a yule log.
Ingredients
For the Sponge
- 3 medium eggs 3 medium eggs (165 g)
- 3 medium egg yolks 3 medium egg yolks (45 g)
- 3/4 cup 3/4 cup (150 g) sugar
- 3 cups 3 cups (150 g) type 00 flour If unavailable, can substitute with all-purpose flour.
- 1 bean 1 vanilla bean (seeds scraped)
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp (10 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- to taste Red food coloring (liposoluble liquid, gel, or powder) Liquid or gel works best for vibrant color without adding moisture.
For the Filling
- 3 cups 3 cups (500 g) cream cheese Use vegan cream cheese for a dairy-free option.
- 2/3 cup 2/3 cup (150 g) heavy cream
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp (50 g) wildflower honey
For the Decoration
- 1 cup 1 cup (400 g) cold butter
- 2 tsp 2 tsp (10 g) Sambuca (or vanilla extract as a substitute)
- 1 cup 1 cup (100 g) powdered sugar + extra for sprinkling
- to taste Raspberries
- to taste Star anise
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 374°F (190°C).
- Line a 12×16 inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly butter it.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and scraped vanilla seeds until pale and frothy.
- Add the red food coloring gradually until you reach your desired shade.
- Sift in the flour and cocoa powder into the egg mixture, folding gently.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for about 20 minutes.
- Once baked, transfer the sponge to a clean piece of parchment paper and let it cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, heavy cream, and wildflower honey until smooth.
- Trim the edges of the sponge, spread the cream cheese filling, and roll tightly using parchment paper.
- Wrap the rolled sponge in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Beat the cold butter with powdered sugar until fluffy, then mix in the Sambuca.
- Frost the outside of the log, pipe lines to create a bark texture, and decorate with raspberries and star anise.
Notes
For best results, make this a day ahead to improve flavor. Slice with a warm knife for neat cuts.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18g
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