Description
This Sugar Free Yule Log Cake is a soft rolled sponge cake filled and coated with smooth sugar free chocolate ganache. It delivers rich chocolate flavor with a light texture while keeping sugar content low. The recipe uses simple ingredients and clear techniques to create an elegant dessert that looks impressive and tastes indulgent without being overly sweet.
Ingredients
Large eggs at room temperature
Sugar free cake mix
Canola oil
Water
Sugar free powdered sugar for dusting
Sugar free chocolate chips
Heavy cream
Alcohol free vanilla flavor such as Alcohol Free Simply Organic or Watkins Clear Vanilla Flavor
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to three hundred fifty degrees and prepare a jelly roll pan with nonstick spray and parchment paper
2. Beat the eggs on high speed until thick pale and slightly fluffy
3. Add the sugar free cake mix canola oil and water and mix on low speed until smooth scraping the bowl as needed
4. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the surface
5. Bake until the cake springs back lightly when touched in the center
6. Lay a clean kitchen towel flat and dust evenly with sugar free powdered sugar
7. Turn the warm cake out onto the towel and gently peel away the parchment paper
8. Roll the cake and towel together from the short side to form a log
9. Place the rolled cake on a cooling rack and allow it to cool completely
10. Place sugar free chocolate chips in a heat safe bowl
11. Heat the heavy cream until steaming then pour it over the chocolate chips
12. Allow the mixture to sit then whisk until smooth and glossy
13. Unroll the cooled cake carefully and spread ganache evenly leaving a small border
14. Roll the cake back up gently and coat the outside with remaining ganache
Notes
Roll the cake while it is warm to prevent cracking
Avoid overbaking to keep the sponge flexible and moist
Use full fat heavy cream for the smoothest ganache texture
Nutritional values may vary depending on brands used
Store the finished cake covered in the refrigerator for several days or freeze tightly wrapped for longer storage
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American