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Yule Recipe

As you reflect on the Yule season, it's clear that this celebration is rich with historical and cultural significance. Originating from Norse and Germanic pagan traditions, Yule marks the winter solstice and has evolved over centuries. The Yule log tradition is a prominent symbol that has transitioned into modern holiday practices, emphasizing warmth and togetherness. Modern celebrations often blend these ancient practices with Christmas customs, keeping symbols like the Yule log and Yule goat alive. Contemporary observance varies, typically lasting three days but sometimes extending to twelve. This season emphasizes rebirth and reflection, encouraging you to set new year intentions.
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Ingredients
  

  • - 1 cup cake flour
  • - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • - 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • - 4 large eggs room temperature
  • - 1 cup granulated sugar
  • - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • - 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • - Optional: 1 teaspoon espresso powder
  • - Powdered sugar for dusting
  • - Whipped cream for filling
  • - Meringue mushrooms for decoration
  • - Chocolate ganache for frosting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a large baking pan by lining it with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together the cake flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt (and espresso powder if using).
  • In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks with granulated sugar until the mixture is thick and pale. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg yolk mixture until just combined.
  • In another bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold the whipped egg whites into the batter, ensuring not to deflate the mixture.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the cake springs back when touched.
  • Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and immediately dust the top with powdered sugar. Carefully roll the cake up from one end while it's still warm, using the parchment paper to help. Let it cool completely.
  • Once cooled, unroll the cake gently and spread whipped cream filling evenly over the surface. Roll the cake back up tightly and place seam-side down on a serving platter.
  • Frost the log with chocolate ganache and decorate with meringue mushrooms, sugared cranberries, and rosemary sprigs as desired.