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Tiramisu Yule Log

Tiramisu Yule Log Cake Creamy 7 Secrets For Stunning Results


  • Author: Jack
  • Total Time: 45
  • Yield: 12 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Tiramisu Yule Log Cake combines the beloved flavors of Italian tiramisu with festive yule log presentation. Coffee-soaked vanilla sponge cake rolled with silky mascarpone cream, finished with cocoa powder dusting. Perfect for Christmas celebrations and holiday gatherings!


Ingredients

Scale

For the Sponge Cake:

4 large eggs (room temperature, separated)

3/4 cup granulated sugar (divided)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 cup cake flour (sifted)

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

Powdered sugar (for dusting towel)

For the Coffee Soak:

1 cup strong brewed espresso (cooled)

3 tablespoons granulated sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Mascarpone Cream:

16 ounces mascarpone cheese (room temperature)

1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)

3/4 cup powdered sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 tablespoons espresso powder

For Finishing:

Dutch-process cocoa powder (for dusting)

Dark chocolate shavings (optional)

Fresh mint leaves (optional garnish)


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, grease, and dust lightly with flour.

2. Prepare a clean kitchen towel by dusting generously with powdered sugar.

3. Sift cake flour, baking powder, and salt together three times.

4. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks with 1/2 cup sugar on high speed for 3-4 minutes until thick and pale yellow.

5. In a separate clean bowl, whip egg whites until foamy, gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar, and beat until stiff peaks form.

6. Gently fold one-third of egg whites into yolk mixture, then sift flour mixture over top and fold gently.

7. Add remaining egg whites and fold just until no white streaks remain.

8. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake 12-15 minutes until cake springs back when touched.

9. Immediately invert onto sugared towel, peel off parchment, and roll cake with towel from short end while still warm.

10. Cool completely on wire rack, about 1 hour.

11. Prepare coffee soak by combining espresso, sugar, and vanilla, stirring until sugar dissolves.

12. Beat cold heavy cream until soft peaks form. In another bowl, beat mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla, and espresso powder until smooth.

13. Fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture in three additions.

14. Carefully unroll cooled cake and brush with half the coffee soak.

15. Spread 2/3 of mascarpone cream over cake, leaving 1-inch border on far edge.

16. Re-roll cake without towel, place seam-side down on serving platter.

17. Spread remaining mascarpone cream over outside, creating bark texture with fork.

18. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.

19. Just before serving, dust generously with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate shavings.

Notes

Roll cake while still warm to prevent cracking during assembly.

Room temperature mascarpone blends smoothly without lumps.

Brush coffee soak gently rather than pouring to avoid soggy cake.

Cake tastes better after chilling overnight as flavors meld.

Bake sponge up to 2 days ahead; wrap tightly and store at room temperature.

Store finished cake covered in refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Does not freeze well; mascarpone cream separates when thawed.

Use cake flour for tender crumb; all-purpose flour creates denser texture.

Ensure no egg yolk contaminates whites or they won’t whip properly.

  • Prep Time: 30
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 385
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 145mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 165mg

Keywords: tiramisu, yule log, buche de noel, christmas cake, coffee dessert, mascarpone, holiday baking