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White Chocolate Raspberry Yule Log

White Chocolate Raspberry Yule Log

Delicious White Chocolate Raspberry Yule Log is a festive dessert that combines delicate sponge cake and rich white chocolate with fresh raspberries.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling Ingredients
  • 6 ounces white chocolate chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream for filling
  • 1/2 cup whipped cream folded into filling
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh raspberries
Ganache Ingredients
  • 6 ounces white chocolate for ganache
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream for ganache
Garnishes
  • powdered sugar for dusting
  • fresh raspberries for garnish

Equipment

  • Jelly roll pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Baking the Cake
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, beat 4 eggs on high speed for 5 minutes until thick. Gradually add sugar and vanilla.
  3. Fold in flour, baking powder, and salt until combined. Spread evenly in the prepared pan.
  4. Bake for 10–12 minutes until sponge is lightly golden and springs back.
  5. Turn the cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Peel off parchment.
  6. Roll the cake up with the towel, starting from the short end. Let it cool completely.
Making the Filling
  1. Heat 1/2 cup heavy cream and pour over 6 oz chopped white chocolate. Stir smooth and cool slightly.
  2. Fold in whipped cream and raspberries to create the filling.
Assembling the Log
  1. Unroll the cake gently, spread filling evenly, and re-roll tightly.
  2. Heat 3/4 cup cream, pour over remaining 6 oz white chocolate, stir until smooth. Chill then whip into fluffy ganache.
  3. Frost the log and garnish with raspberries and powdered sugar.
  4. Slice and serve or chill until ready.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 5gFat: 20g

Notes

This dessert is versatile; feel free to substitute raspberries with other fruits like strawberries or blueberries, and add a splash of almond extract to the filling for variety.

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