Tasty Yule Log

A holiday classic cannot be forgotten, so here is my Yule Log recipe inspired by my grandmother’s traditional cookbook. I am sure your family will love this tasty dessert… and ask for more the next day, while sipping a good latte!

Happy Holidays!

12 portions

Nutrition facts: 175kcal | 3g fats (1g saturated) | 6g protein | 80mg sodium | 4 g fiber | 34g carbohydrates

INGREDIENTS

Cake:

• 3 eggs
• ¾ cup of sugar
• ¼ cup of cold water
• ½ tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 cup of whole wheat flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• ½ tsp. salt

Icing:

• ¾ cup 0% plain Greek yogurt
• ½ cup of cocoa powder
• ½ cup of date puree
• ½ cup of icing sugar
• 1 tbsp ground chia seed

Toppings:

• 1 cup of strawberries, cut in half to garnish the cake

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven at 375 F.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper oiled lightly with spray oil.
3. Beat the eggs on high speed with mixer for 5 minutes.
4. Add sugar, water and vanilla and continue beating until the mixture is light.
5. Add the dry ingredients while mixing at low speed.
6. Spread the dough on the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
7. Let cool before removing parchment paper.
8. For the icing, mix all the ingredients in a bowl then garnish the top of the cake. Save some icing for the outside of the log.
9. Roll up the cake into a log shape using a kitchen towel.
10. Garnish with icing on the outside, then garnish with strawberries (or any other festive fruit of your choice).

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