Description
A festive and visually stunning Red Velvet Yule Log filled with creamy frosting, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the sugar and oil together before adding the eggs, one at a time. Stir in the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until fully combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until you have a smooth batter.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once baked, immediately flip the cake onto a clean, slightly damp kitchen towel. Remove the parchment paper and roll the cake tightly in the towel, starting from the short side. Allow it to cool completely.
- While the cake cools, whip up the frosting by mixing the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy.
- Once cool, gently unroll the cake. Spread a layer of frosting evenly over the cake and roll it up again, this time without the towel.
- Use the remaining frosting to cover the rolled cake entirely.
- Optionally, use a fork to create bark-like texture and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Decorate as desired.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use plant-based cream cheese. Let the cake chill in the fridge before serving for firmer slices.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg