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Red Velvet Yule Log

Red Velvet Yule Log: 12 Steps to a Festive Delight

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  • Author: Anna
  • Total Time: 170 min
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Red Velvet Yule Log is an unforgettable dessert that combines the richness of red velvet cake with a cream cheese filling, making it perfect for festive gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 medium eggs
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 cups Type 00 flour
  • 1 whole vanilla bean
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • red food coloring (to taste)
  • 3 cups cream cheese
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp wildflower honey
  • 1 cup cold butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp Sambuca (or vanilla extract)
  • raspberries (to taste)
  • star anise (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 374°F (190°C). Prepare a 12×16 inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper and giving it a light buttering.
  2. Whisk Ingredients: In a spacious mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and scraped vanilla seeds until the mixture is pale and frothy.
  3. Add Color: Carefully mix in red food coloring until you achieve that iconic red velvet hue.
  4. Fold in Dry Ingredients: Sift the flour and cocoa powder over your egg mixture. Gently fold it in.
  5. Bake the Cake: Evenly spread the batter in your prepared pan and bake for about 20 minutes.
  6. Cool the Sponge: Transfer the sponge onto a piece of parchment paper. Cover it gently with plastic wrap and let it cool completely.
  7. Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, heavy cream, and honey until smooth and fluffy.
  8. Assemble the Log: Trim the edges of your cooled sponge, spread the cream cheese filling evenly, then carefully roll it up.
  9. Design Branches: Cut the ends of the rolled log diagonally to resemble branches.
  10. Make the Frosting: Beat cold butter with powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in Sambuca (or vanilla extract).
  11. Frost and Decorate: Lightly frost your log with the buttercream, then pipe on lines to create a bark texture. Finish with fresh raspberries and star anise.

Notes

    • Prep Time: 50 min
    • Cook Time: 20 min
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 slice
    • Calories: 350
    • Sugar: 25 g
    • Sodium: 150 mg
    • Fat: 18 g
    • Saturated Fat: 10 g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 45 g
    • Fiber: 1 g
    • Protein: 4 g
    • Cholesterol: 90 mg

    Find it online: https://chroka.com/red-velvet-yule-log/