Description
A festive and easy Yule log sheet cake recipe perfect for holiday gatherings. This chocolate Yule log sheet cake is a delightful Christmas dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup hot water
- For the Frosting:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For Decoration:
- Chocolate shavings or sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10×15 inch baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Carefully stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking sheet, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. This is your Yule log sheet cake base.
- Let the Yule log sheet cake cool completely on a wire rack.
- While the cake cools, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with milk, beating until smooth and fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Once the Yule log sheet cake is cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top.
- Decorate your festive sheet cake Yule log with chocolate shavings or sprinkles to resemble a Yule log.
- Slice and serve your delicious Christmas sheet cake Yule log.
Notes
- For a gluten-free Yule log sheet cake, use a gluten-free flour blend.
- For a vegan Yule log sheet cake, substitute dairy milk with plant-based milk and use a flax egg or other vegan egg substitute.
- Ensure your baking pan is the correct size for an even bake.
- This recipe makes a wonderful holiday sheet cake Yule log.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approx. 350-400
- Sugar: Approx. 40-50g
- Sodium: Approx. 200-250mg
- Fat: Approx. 18-22g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 8-10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 10-12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 45-55g
- Fiber: Approx. 2-3g
- Protein: Approx. 3-4g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 50-60mg