Description
A festive and impressive red velvet yule log filled with tangy cream cheese and topped with smooth chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium eggs (165 g)
- 3 medium egg yolks (45 g)
- 3/4 cup (150 g) sugar
- 3 cups (150 g) type 00 flour
- 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped (optional)
- 1 tbsp (10 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- Red food coloring, to taste
- 3 cups (500 g) cream cheese
- 2/3 cup (150 g) heavy cream
- 2 tbsp (50 g) wildflower honey
- 1 cup (400 g) cold butter
- 2 tsp (10 g) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and spray lightly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract.
- In a separate small bowl, combine buttermilk, red food coloring, and vinegar. Add to the butter mix and stir until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Invert the hot cake onto a sugared towel and roll it up while warm, seam-side down to cool.
- To prepare the filling, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar. Mix in vanilla and honey.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream and pour over chocolate chips, whisking until smooth. Cool until spreadable.
- Unroll cake and spread cream cheese filling, re-roll carefully.
- Chill the log for at least 30 minutes.
- Frost with the ganache and decorate.
- Dust with powdered sugar and add garnishes before serving.
Notes
Chill the filled log for a firmer texture. Use full-fat ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: red velvet, yule log, dessert, holiday dessert, festive cake