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White Chocolate Raspberry Yule Log

White Chocolate Raspberry Yule Log


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  • Author: Nora
  • Total Time: 1 hour 42 minutes
  • Yield: 8 to 10 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This White Chocolate Raspberry Yule Log is the kind of holiday dessert that instantly makes the table feel special. With a soft chocolate sponge cake rolled around a creamy white chocolate filling studded with raspberries, then finished with a silky white chocolate coating, it delivers the perfect mix of rich, fruity, and festive. It is an easy recipe for Christmas dessert, holiday baking, winter celebrations, and impressive food ideas when you want something beautiful without making a complicated layer cake. Whether you need elegant dessert ideas, a make-ahead party treat, or a standout sweet for a family gathering, this yule log brings bakery-style results right from your own kitchen.


Ingredients

4 large eggs

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

6 ounces white chocolate, melted and cooled

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

3/4 cup powdered sugar

1 cup heavy cream

3/4 cup fresh raspberries, chopped

1 teaspoon lemon zest

4 ounces white chocolate

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Extra fresh raspberries for garnish

Powdered sugar for dusting


Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.

2. Beat the eggs and granulated sugar for 4 to 5 minutes until pale, thick, and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.

3. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until no streaks remain.

4. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, just until the cake springs back lightly when touched.

5. Turn the warm cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted lightly with cocoa powder or powdered sugar. Remove the parchment and roll the cake up gently with the towel from the short end. Let it cool completely.

6. Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Mix in the melted white chocolate and lemon zest.

7. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks, then fold it into the white chocolate mixture. Gently fold in the chopped raspberries.

8. Carefully unroll the cooled cake and spread the filling evenly over the surface, leaving a small border around the edges. Roll the cake back up gently and place seam-side down. Chill for at least 1 hour.

9. Melt the remaining 4 ounces white chocolate with the butter until smooth. Spread or drizzle it over the chilled yule log and create light textured lines with a fork or spatula.

10. Garnish with extra raspberries and a dusting of powdered sugar before slicing and serving.

Notes

Do not overbake the sponge cake, because even a few extra minutes can make it dry and more likely to crack when you roll it.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 345
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg