introduction

This cake brings joy to the table for the holiday. It looks like a log and tastes soft and sweet. People like it for a party or for a quiet night with family. You can read a short guide to the classic form of this cake in the classic yule log cake article to learn more about the idea behind it.

why make this recipe

This recipe gives you a big sheet cake that you roll and shape like a log. It uses simple tools and common food. You can make it in one pan and share it with many people. If you want other simple holiday cake ideas, see this note on easy Christmas cake ideas.

how to make Delicious Christmas Yule Log Sheet Cake – Baking with Blondie

Make the cake in a thin sheet. Roll it warm with a towel so it keeps shape. Fill it with cream and cover it with chocolate. Add small marks to look like bark. Use simple steps and take your time. You can also use a rimmed sheet like in a sheet pan recipe when you bake thin cakes for easy shape, see this sheet pan method for the idea of baking in a sheet.

Ingredients :

1 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons cocoa powder (for dough, optional)
1 cup heavy cream (for filling)
2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for filling)
1 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (for glaze)
2 tablespoons butter (for glaze)
A pinch of salt
Powdered sugar to dust
Small candies or holly leaves for top (optional)

Directions :

Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a rimmed baking sheet and line it with parchment paper.
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
In a clean bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale.
Fold the dry mix into the eggs in small parts. Add milk and vanilla. Mix gently.
If you use cocoa, fold it in now for a chocolate sponge.
Spread the batter in the sheet in a thin, even layer.
Bake 10–12 minutes until the cake springs back when touched.
Lay a clean towel on the counter and dust it with powdered sugar. Turn the warm cake out on the towel. Peel off the paper.
Roll the cake and towel together from the short side. Let it cool rolled.
Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until it holds soft peaks. Unroll the cooled cake. Spread the cream and roll back up without the towel.
Melt chocolate and butter. Spread the glaze over the rolled cake.
Use a fork to make bark lines in the glaze. Dust lightly with powdered sugar for snow look. Add small candies or leaves if you like.

how to serve Delicious Christmas Yule Log Sheet Cake – Baking with Blondie

Slice the log with a sharp knife. Serve small slices on a plate with a fork. Add a small scoop of ice cream or a few berries on the side. For fun ideas, you can use tree and star picks like those used on a Christmas tree cake to make the plate look bright.

how to store Delicious Christmas Yule Log Sheet Cake – Baking with Blondie

Cover the cake with plastic wrap and keep it in the fridge. It stays good for 3 to 4 days. If you want to freeze it, wrap each slice in plastic and put them in a freezer bag for up to one month. Thaw in the fridge before you serve.

tips to make Delicious Christmas Yule Log Sheet Cake – Baking with Blondie

Do not overbake the sponge. It must stay soft to roll without cracks.
Roll the warm cake with a towel right away to set the shape.
Use room temperature eggs for more air in the batter.
Warm the glaze slightly so it spreads smooth.
For nut flavor, toast and chop almonds and fold small bits into the cream, using tips from an almond cake tips guide.

variation (if any)

Make a chocolate sponge by adding 2–3 tablespoons cocoa to the dry mix.
Use jam or chocolate spread instead of cream for a sweeter fill.
Make a coffee glaze by adding a small spoon of instant coffee to the melted chocolate.
Add orange zest to the cream for a fresh note.

FAQs

Q: Can I make the sponge one day ahead?
A: Yes. Wrap the cool sponge in plastic and keep it at room temp for one day. Roll and fill the next day.

Q: Can I use frozen cream?
A: No. Use fresh chilled cream and whip it just before filling.

Q: How do I fix a small crack in the roll?
A: Use extra cream in the crack and press the cake gently. Cover the crack with glaze and use bark lines to hide it.

Q: Is this cake safe for kids?
A: Yes. Keep small candies away from very small children to avoid a choke risk.

Q: Can I make this without eggs?
A: This exact sponge uses eggs. For an egg-free version, use a tested egg-free sheet cake recipe.

Conclusion

For the original recipe and full photo guide, see Delicious Christmas Yule Log Sheet Cake – Baking with Blondie.