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Gourmet Tiramisu Yule Log Cake Recipe

Gourmet Tiramisu Yule Log Cake Recipe
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This Gourmet Tiramisu Yule Log Cake is a festive and elegant dessert that combines the rich flavors of espresso, mascarpone, and cocoa in a light and airy sponge cake rolled with a creamy coffee-flavored filling. Perfect for holiday celebrations, this cake offers a sophisticated twist on the traditional tiramisu with a beautiful yule log presentation.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup plain flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso powder

Egg Mixture

  • 2 large egg whites, at room temperature
  • 5 tablespoons white sugar (for egg whites)
  • 3 large egg yolks, at room temperature
  • 2 large whole eggs, at room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar (for yolks and eggs)

Filling and Decoration

  • 7/8 cup chilled heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur
  • 1/2 cup chilled mascarpone cheese
  • Cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions

  1. Prepare Baking Equipment and Dry Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 400℉ (200℃). Line a jellyroll pan with parchment paper and lightly coat it with baking spray to prevent sticking. Sift together the plain flour and instant espresso powder in a small bowl and set aside.
  2. Whip Egg Whites and Yolks: Using an electric mixer with a whisk attachment, beat the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 5 tablespoons of white sugar while beating until medium peaks form. Set aside. In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks, whole eggs, and 3 tablespoons of sugar together until the mixture reaches the ribbon stage, about 5-10 minutes.
  3. Fold Ingredients and Bake: Gently fold the egg white meringue into the egg yolk mixture in three additions to maintain airiness. Then fold in the sifted flour and espresso mixture until just combined. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan, tap to level, and bake for 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Roll and Cool the Cake: Once baked, dust the cake top with cocoa powder. Carefully turn the cake out onto a fresh piece of parchment paper and peel off the original parchment. Roll the cake with the parchment from the short end and let it cool for about 20 minutes. Unroll gently and allow it to cool completely.
  5. Prepare Filling and Fill the Cake: Beat chilled heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and coffee-flavored liqueur until soft peaks form. Fold in the mascarpone cheese gently. Spread half of this filling evenly over the cooled cake, leaving a ¼ inch border on all sides.
  6. Assemble and Serve the Cake Roll: Roll the cake tightly again, starting from the same side as before. Use the remaining filling to frost the exterior of the cake roll. Dust with cocoa powder for decoration and trim the ends before serving. Enjoy your elegant tiramisu yule log cake!

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs for better volume when whipping.
  • Ensure the heavy cream and mascarpone are well chilled for optimal folding and texture.
  • When folding, mix gently to maintain the airiness of the batter and filling.
  • Trim the ends just before serving for a neat appearance.
  • The coffee-flavored liqueur can be substituted with strong brewed espresso for a non-alcoholic version.

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Keywords: Tiramisu, Yule Log, Holiday Dessert, Coffee Cake, Mascarpone, Italian Dessert, Sponge Cake

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