Super-Quick Mocha Yule Log

Super-Quick Mocha Yule Log
45 min.
10
325kcal

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Indulge in the festive spirit with our Super-Quick Mocha Yule Log, a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and coffee in a stunning presentation. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners, this elegant treat is not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to make, taking just 45 minutes of your time.

Imagine layers of chocolate wafer cookies filled with a luscious mocha cream, all beautifully coated to resemble a traditional yule log. The combination of natural cocoa powder and instant espresso powder elevates the flavor profile, making each bite a heavenly experience. With a creamy texture and a hint of sweetness from the powdered sugar, this dessert is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.

What’s more, this recipe is versatile and can be prepared a day in advance, allowing you to enjoy the festivities without the last-minute rush. The finishing touches, like the delicate meringue cookies and a dusting of powdered sugar, add a whimsical touch that captures the essence of winter wonderlands. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this Super-Quick Mocha Yule Log is a must-try that will bring joy and deliciousness to your holiday celebrations. Bon Appétit!

Ingredients

  • ounce chocolate wafers such as nabisco famous 
  • 0.3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • cups cup heavy whipping cream chilled
  • teaspoons espresso powder instant
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar for garnish
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  •  vanilla wafers 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • blender
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Sift 1/2 cup powdered sugar, cocoa powder,and espresso powder into small bowl. Usingelectric mixer, beat cream and vanilla inlarge bowl until soft peaks form.
  2. Add cocoamixture and beat until stiff peaks form.
  3. Spread 1 side of 1 chocolate waferwith 1 rounded teaspoonful mocha cream;top with another wafer. Continue layeringwafers and mocha cream for stack of 5cookies.
  4. Place stack on its side on longplatter. Repeat making stacks withremaining wafers and some of mochacream; form log on platter by attachingstacks with mocha cream. Using offsetspatula or rubber spatula, spread remainingmocha cream over outside of log to coat.Cover; chill at least 2 hours. DO AHEAD: Canbe made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
  5. Place platter with yule log on worksurface. Using fork, gently pull tines of forkalong length of frosting on log to create designresembling tree bark. Sift powdered sugarover log to resemble snow. Arrange meringuecookies or Meringue Mushrooms along sidesof log.
  6. Cut log on diagonal into thick slices.
  7. Serve immediately.
  8. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories325kcal
Protein4.38%
Fat58.85%
Carbs36.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.65
Glycemic Load
11.4
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
5.5013043608354%

Flavonoids

Catechin
1.39mg
Epicatechin
4.22mg
Quercetin
0.22mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:324.59kcal
16.23%
Fat:21.94g
33.75%
Saturated Fat:12.48g
77.98%
Carbohydrates:30.84g
10.28%
Net Carbohydrates:29.11g
10.59%
Sugar:18.41g
20.45%
Cholesterol:54.35mg
18.12%
Sodium:180.81mg
7.86%
Alcohol:0.14g
100%
Alcohol %:0.2%
100%
Caffeine:13.78mg
4.59%
Protein:3.67g
7.35%
Vitamin A:702.78IU
14.06%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.26%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.31%
Copper:0.21mg
10.29%
Phosphorus:79.71mg
7.97%
Iron:1.38mg
7.68%
Magnesium:28.29mg
7.07%
Fiber:1.73g
6.92%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.55%
Vitamin D:0.76µg
5.08%
Vitamin B3:0.99mg
4.95%
Folate:18.81µg
4.7%
Selenium:3.25µg
4.64%
Calcium:42.46mg
4.25%
Vitamin E:0.62mg
4.16%
Potassium:143.3mg
4.09%
Zinc:0.54mg
3.6%
Vitamin B5:0.22mg
2.24%
Vitamin K:2.19µg
2.09%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.65%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.62%
Source:Epicurious