Description
A festive gluten-free Yule log cake featuring a soft chocolate sponge, creamy filling, and a rich chocolate frosting shaped like a holiday log.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Gluten-Free Chocolate Sponge:
- 1/2 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting towel
- For the Filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Chocolate Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- 2. Whisk together the gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- 3. Beat the eggs and sugar in a large bowl for 4–5 minutes until pale, thick, and airy.
- 4. Add vanilla, then gently fold in the dry ingredients to avoid deflating the batter.
- 5. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 10–12 minutes.
- 6. Dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar. Immediately invert the warm cake onto the towel and peel off the parchment.
- 7. Starting from the short end, roll the cake up inside the towel and let cool completely.
- 8. Make the filling by whipping heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- 9. Unroll the cooled cake gently and spread the whipped cream filling evenly.
- 10. Roll the cake back up tightly (without the towel) and place seam-side down.
- 11. Prepare the frosting by beating butter, powdered sugar, cocoa, milk, and vanilla until smooth and spreadable.
- 12. Frost the outside of the log, then use a fork to create bark-like lines.
- 13. Chill for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Dust the towel generously to prevent sticking.
- For a decorative touch, add meringue mushrooms or powdered sugar “snow.”
- Use a high-quality gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum for best texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: gluten-free, Yule log, Christmas cake, bûche de Noël