Description
Indulge in the festive delight of a Red Velvet Yule Log, a stunning dessert that captures the holiday spirit with its vibrant color and rich flavors. This show-stopping cake features a soft red sponge rolled with a creamy honey-sweetened cream cheese filling, beautifully adorned with decorative buttercream. The combination of sweetness from honey and the delightful creaminess of the filling creates an irresistible treat that will impress your guests at any gathering. Whether for special occasion or any celebration, this elegant yule log is easy to customize and perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium eggs
- 3 medium egg yolks
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 cups type 00 flour
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- Red food coloring
- 3 cups cream cheese
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp wildflower honey
- 1 cup cold butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 374°F (190°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla seeds until pale. Add red food coloring to desired shade.
- Sift in flour and cocoa powder; gently fold into the mixture.
- Spread batter in the prepared pan and bake for about 20 minutes until springy.
- Cool completely on parchment paper covered with plastic wrap.
- Beat together cream cheese, heavy cream, and honey until fluffy for the filling.
- Trim sponge edges, spread filling, roll tightly using parchment as a guide, and refrigerate for at least two hours.
- Cut ends diagonally to resemble branches and prepare buttercream frosting by beating cold butter with powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
- Decorate the log with buttercream, creating bark textures, and finish with raspberries and star anise.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg