How do I make a chocolate peppermint christmas yule log?

Combine two classic holiday flavors into one decadent dessert. Our chocolate peppermint Yule Log will have you craving for more!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make a chocolate peppermint Christmas Yule Log. Items include: all-purpose flour granulated sugar cocoa powder baking powder baking soda salt eggs buttermilk vegetable oil vanilla extract heavy cream powdered sugar peppermint extract chocolate chips crushed candy canes or peppermint candies powdered sugar, chocolate shavings, or edible snowmen

all-purpose flour 2 cups
granulated sugar 1 and 3/4 cups
cocoa powder 3/4 cup
baking powder 2 teaspoons
baking soda 1 teaspoon
salt pinch
eggs 3 large
buttermilk 1 cup
vegetable oil 1/2 cup
vanilla extract 2 teaspoons
heavy cream 2 cups for filling, 1 cup for ganache
powdered sugar 1/4 cup for filling
peppermint extract 1 teaspoon
chocolate chips 1 and 1/2 cups
crushed candy canes or peppermint candies for garnish
powdered sugar, chocolate shavings, or edible snowmen for decoration

Take note
Caution: This recipe may cause an uncontrollable desire for seconds, thirds, and maybe even fourths!

1

Preheat the oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). We need the baking magic to work its wonders!

2

Prepare the cake batter

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 and 3/4 cups of granulated sugar, 3/4 cup of cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Mix all the dry ingredients together until well combined.

3

Add the wet ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, 1 cup of buttermilk, 1/2 cup of vegetable oil, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture while stirring continuously. Keep stirring until you have a smooth batter.

4

Bake the cake

Pour the batter into a greased and lined baking pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Time to let that cake bake its way into our hearts!

5

Roll up the cake

Once the cake is baked and cooled slightly, lay a clean kitchen towel on a flat surface. Dust it with powdered sugar to prevent sticking. Carefully flip the cake onto the towel, remove the parchment paper, and gently roll it up. Let the cake cool completely in this rolled-up position.

6

Create the peppermint filling

In a mixing bowl, whip together 2 cups of heavy cream, 1/4 cup of powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract until soft peaks form. Unroll the cooled cake and spread the peppermint filling evenly over the surface. Then, re-roll the cake without the towel. It's like a delicious peppermint surprise waiting to be unwrapped!

7

Decorate with chocolate ganache

To make the chocolate ganache, heat 1 cup of heavy cream in a saucepan until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour it over 1 and 1/2 cups of chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let it sit for a minute, then whisk until smooth. Pour the ganache over the Yule Log, allowing it to drip down the sides. Don't hold back on the drizzles!

8

Finishing touches

Add some festive flair by sprinkling crushed candy canes or peppermint candies on top of the Yule Log. You can also create a winter wonderland scene by decorating with powdered sugar, chocolate shavings, or tiny edible snowmen. Let your creativity shine!