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Chocolate Yule Log

SUBMITTED BY: Jenny Hughson

"This eye-catching dessert is guaranteed to delight holiday dinner guests. Chocolate lovers will lick their lips over the yummy cocoa cake, mocha filling and frosting. For a festive touch, I garnish the log with marzipan holly leaves and berries. -Jenny Hughson, Mitchell, Nebraska"

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PREP TIME	1 Hr 5 Min
COOK TIME	15 Min
READY IN	1 Hr 20 Min

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INGREDIENTS

5 eggs, separated
1 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup cake flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
MOCHA CREAM FILLING:
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
MOCHA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup baking cocoa
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon brewed coffee
2 tablespoons milk

DIRECTIONS

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.

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Reviewed on aug. 10, 2007 by PAL2K9S

I made the cake portion of this recipe only. I just didn't have the time for making frosting... MORE

Reviewed on dec. 28, 2006 by barbara

Had lost my own yule log recipe and found this one on the internet. It was by far much better... MORE

Reviewed on dec. 25, 2007 by LUMINESCENCE

Fantastic recipe! I gave it four stars because I thought the frosting was a bit "powdery". I... MORE

Reviewed on feb. 21, 2008 by Lynnea

Loved this cake! Light, fluffy, not too sweet, and very tasty! The cake was far to fragile to... MORE

Reviewed on dec. 29, 2007 by Arielle

Easy to make, quick to cook, but, maybe it's just me, or maybe I just didn't use the right... MORE

Reviewed on dec. 11, 2008 by ashathechef

I can't even tell you how wonderful I think this recipe is...Very simple and delicious...The... MORE

Reviewed on dec. 21, 2007 by cream_puffy

My review is for the frosting only! I would say it's mediocre--not great but not yuck either. ... MORE

Reviewed on dec. 7, 2008 by Alex

I had never made a yule log before and foudn the instructions/process much easier than I... MORE

Reviewed on dec. 29, 2008 by luv2growkids

Superb Recipe! Tastes and looks like you paid way too much at an exclusive bakery! Cake... MORE

Reviewed on dec. 26, 2008 by MJGOODALE

I swapped the coffee for peppermint extract and crushed peppermint candies on top, it was... MORE

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