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Yule Log

Indulge in a Festive Vegan Yule Log with White Chocolate Frosting

A festive vegan yule log that's gluten-free and refined sugar-free, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Gluten-Free Flour Blend Can use a pre-made mix
  • 1 cup Aquafaba Unwhipped for best results
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup Agave syrup can be used
  • 1/2 cup Applesauce Or mashed bananas
For the Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Cacao Butter Increase maple syrup for sweetness
  • 1 cup Vegan White Chocolate Ensure it's dairy-free
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Blended Desiccated Coconut Mimics snow

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • blender
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Cake Batter: In a bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend and baking powder. In another bowl, mix aquafaba with maple syrup until fluffy. Fold in applesauce and combine with dry ingredients until smooth.
  2. Bake the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread cake batter on a lined baking sheet. Bake for about 12 minutes until set.
  3. Cool and Roll the Cake: Remove the sheet from oven, cool for 5 minutes, then roll cake while warm with parchment paper and cool completely.
  4. Make the Frosting: Blend vegan white chocolate and cacao butter until smooth, adjusting sweetness as needed.
  5. Assemble the Yule Log: Unroll cake, spread frosting, then roll it up again, coating the outside with frosting.
  6. Decorate and Serve: Dust with desiccated coconut, add cranberries and holly, chill before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

This dessert is not only beautiful but also guilt-free, appealing to a variety of dietary preferences.

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