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Yule Log Recipe

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I enjoy making something extra special for dessert on Christmas Eve, when we host my husband's family. The pistachio ice cream is a unique filling.—Valerie Gee, West Seneca, New York

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Yule Log Recipe

Prep: 35 min. Bake: 15 min. + freezing

Yield: 10 Servings

35 15 50

Ingredients

3 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
3 cups pistachio ice cream, softened
12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, divided

Directions

Line a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan with parchment paper; grease the paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, beat eggs for 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar, beating for 2 minutes or until mixture becomes thick and lemon-colored. Stir in water and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture and beat until smooth.
Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 5 minutes.
Invert cake onto a kitchen towel dusted with confectioners' sugar. Gently peel off parchment paper. Roll up cake in the towel jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Unroll cake; spread ice cream evenly over cake to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up again. Place seam side down on a serving platter. Cover and freeze for at least 1 hour.
In a microwave, melt four ounces of chocolate; stir until smooth. Spread over a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Break chilled chocolate into 3-in. x 1-in. pieces. Melt remaining chocolate; spread over top, sides and ends of cake. Working quickly, place chocolate pieces on cake to resemble bark. Freeze until serving. Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before cutting. Yield: 10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 484 calories, 28 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 105 mg cholesterol, 195 mg sodium, 60 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 9 g protein.

Originally published as Yule Log in Taste of Home Christmas Annual Annual 2009, p169

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Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2012 by Liz Crane

Looked really nice. Great for christmas eve

Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2012 by RITA4898

over and over again

Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2012 by RITA4898

great told me exaculet what to do delicous

Reviewed on Jan. 08, 2012 by flavorfullme

I made this for Christmas and it came out great! I think any ice cream flavor would do. It is not hard to make so don't be afraid. It's a winner in my collection!

Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2011 by cindy -rushford

I would definitely make this yule log again and I found it perfect just the way it was.

Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2011 by gwashington1961

I love ice cream cakes. This will be a great surprise during the Holidays! Somehow i think I'll add toasted sliced almonds with the chocolate bark for flavor & texture.