Typed recipe for Yule Log
by: salvagedrecipes

Yule Log Cake with Coconut-Pecan Filling

Yule Log
This festive Yule Log recipe is a streamlined take on the traditional Bûche de Noël, using devil’s food cake mix and a rich filling of condensed milk, pecans, and coconut. It’s an ideal dessert for holiday gatherings, with a dramatic chocolate roll appearance mimicking a real log. The texture is a delightful balance between fluffy cake and a chewy, nutty base. Fudge frosting and a fork-textured finish enhance its visual appeal, making it a celebratory centerpiece with minimal fuss.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling & Assembly 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 387 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup butter ( or margarine)
  • 1 cup pecans (chopped )
  • 1 cup coconut (flaked )
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 4 eggs
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 pkg devil’s food cake mix
  • 1 can fudge frosting

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Pan

  • Line a 15″ x 10″ jelly roll pan with foil. Melt the butter in the pan.
  • Sprinkle evenly with chopped pecans and coconut.
  • Drizzle condensed milk over the top.

Step 2: Make the Batter

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs at high speed until thick and lemon-colored (about 5 minutes).
  • Reduce speed to low and blend in water.
  • Add cake mix and blend for 1 minute.

Step 3: Bake the Cake

  • Pour the batter over the condensed milk layer, spreading evenly with a spatula.
  • Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 25 to 35 minutes, or until the center springs back when lightly touched.

Step 4: Roll the Cake

  • Dust a clean dishtowel with powdered sugar.
  • Remove cake from oven. Cover with towel and invert pan.
  • Carefully remove pan and foil.
  • Roll cake with towel, starting from a short side. Let cool completely.

Step 5: Frost and Finish

  • Unroll and spread with fudge frosting. Re-roll.
  • Frost the outside with remaining fudge frosting.
  • Drag a fork through the frosting to create a log-like texture.
  • Decorate as desired.

Tips

  • Use parchment paper instead of foil for easier release if preferred
  • Toast the pecans lightly for deeper flavor
  • Add a splash of rum or vanilla to the condensed milk for a richer filling
  • Roll the cake while warm to prevent cracking
  • Chill the cake before frosting for cleaner decoration
  • Dust with powdered sugar for a snowy holiday effect
  • Add maraschino cherries or holly décor for a classic look
  • Substitute walnuts for pecans if needed
  • Use homemade chocolate frosting for a less sweet finish

Nutrition

Calories: 387kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 7gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 399mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 2gSugar: 39gVitamin A: 172IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 214mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chocolate log, christmas cake, coconut filling, festive dessert, holiday baking, retro recipe, vintage dessert
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