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Vanilla Chocolate Rolled Yule Log

Recipe by JustInCooking

A festive French Yule log made with a light vanilla sponge, a silky vanilla‑infused white‑chocolate ganache, and a glossy milk‑and‑dark chocolate ganache coating. Finished with wood‑grain texture, praline crumbs and a touch of holiday decoration, this cake can be prepared ahead of time and is perfect for Christmas celebrations.

MediumFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
1h 5m
Prep
40m
Cook
13m
Cleanup
1h 58m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$33.60
Per serving:$4.20

Critical Success Points

  • Melt white chocolate
  • Infuse cream with vanilla
  • Make white‑chocolate ganache
  • Melt milk and dark chocolate
  • Infuse cream for chocolate ganache
  • Make milk‑dark chocolate ganache
  • Bake the sponge
  • Brush and roll the sponge
  • Whip white‑chocolate ganache
  • Whip chocolate coating ganache
  • Cover the log with chocolate ganache

Safety Warnings

  • Hot cream and syrup can cause severe burns – handle with oven mitts.
  • Do not over‑beat ganache; it can become grainy.
  • Use a sharp knife carefully when trimming the log.

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