How to make a yule log - cake recipe

One day, I was reading the news online, and I came across a picture of a delicious looking food that I have never seen before. I was like, "Woah! What is that?" I read further, and found out that this mysterious food is called a "yule log." Then I was like, "ohhh it does look like a log." But I still don't know what the word "yule" means. I did some quick research and came across that "yule" means "Christmas." Then I decided that this would be perfect to make over Christmas break.

That is what I did. On Monday afternoon I decided to take on this task. This was my first time making a yule log and it looked difficult, so I was not sure if it would turn out. At the end it actually did turn out and I was so happy! I took a bunch of pictures too to share it with you guys.

Making a yule log is actually not as hard as it looks. It is very fun at the same time. I will share with you the recipe that it takes to make a nice simple yule log.

Cake

• 18.25 oz box of Betty Crocker or Pillsbury chocolate cake mix
  
• 3 eggs
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• about 1 tablespoon powder sugar

Chocolate Frosting

• 1/2 cup whipping creme
• 1 tablespoon corn syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Filling

• 12 oz whipped vanilla frosting (I thought that whipping creme for the filling would taste better so I used that instead)
• a sprinkle of ground coffee (optional)
  

1. Heat your oven to 350 degrees if you have a dark or nonstick pan (heat to 375 for a shiny pan) Use a 15X10X1 inch pan (if you don't have one that exact size, just find a pan that will  hold all the cake batter in a thin rectangle)
2. Take some tin foil and line the pan with it. Use cooking spray to spray on the tin foil (or use some butter if you don't have cooking spray).
   
3. Using a large bowl, beat the 3 eggs until it turns a nice yellow. Then add the cake mix, water, and oil. Beat some more for about 1.5 minutes. Pour into pan (try and spread out the cake batter evenly)
   
4. Bake for 11-14 minutes, or until the cake springs up when touched in the middle.
5. Take some paper towels and neatly place them on your counter (you will be wrapping the cake in this).
6. Use the powered sugar to sprinkle on the paper towels. This will help the cake not stick to it, so use a lot.
7. Turn the pan upside down on the paper towels and remove the tin foil.
8. While the cake is still hot, roll it up with the paper towels and let it cool for about 1 hour.
9. When the cake is cooling, take out a microwave safe bowl. Microwave the whipping creme (the 1/2 cup) for about 1 minute of until it boils. stir in the vanilla, corn syrup, and chocolate chips. Beat using a wire whisk or a spoon until smooth. Refrigerate for 1 hour and stir every 15 minutes.
10. Unroll the cake and remove the paper towel. Spread the filling in the cake (whichever one you decided to use). I decided to sprinkle some ground up coffee over the filling because I like the taste. Then roll the cake back up.
11. Now take the chocolate frosting, and spread it on the outside of the cake. If it is too hard, heat it up in the microwave for a little bit and stir it.
12. Using a fork, you can make lines in the chocolate frosting to resemble a log. You can also decorate it in anyway you want. Use your imagination.
13. Store in the refrigerator.
14. Have fun eating it!
    

Making a yule log was very fun and a good experience. If you decide to make it, have fun and use your imagination. I did not decorate mine very much, but with yours, you can make it look any way you want!