Description
Gourmet Tiramisu Yule Log Cake is a decadent dessert that combines layers of espresso-soaked sponge cake with rich mascarpone filling, all elegantly rolled into a festive log. Finished with a dusting of cocoa powder and adorned with chocolate shavings, this show-stopping cake is sure to impress your guests at any holiday celebration. Easy to prepare yet visually stunning, it’s the perfect way to bring a taste of Italy to your festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup strong brewed espresso (cooled)
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For Garnish: Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and sugar. In another bowl, beat the eggs until fluffy and fold them into the dry ingredients along with vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool the cake slightly before flipping it onto a kitchen towel dusted with cocoa powder.
- For the filling, whip together mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Soak cooled cake strips briefly in espresso and spread an even layer of filling before rolling into a log shape.
- Dust generously with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate shavings before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg