Coffee Yule Log, the festive and delicious homemade dessert

Make an elegant and delicious Yule log for your end-of-year celebrations, with a touch of coffee that enhances each bite. Soft, creamy and delicately perfumed, this dessert combines the sweetness of rolled cake with the intensity of coffee buttercream.

Preparation time 40

Cooking time 10

Total time 50

Type of dish Dessert

Kitchen French

Portions 8 people

Ingredients

For the rolled biscuit:

4 eggs
100 gr sugar
80 gr of flour
20 gr cornstarch
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon strong espresso

For the coffee buttercream:

200 gr soft butter
150 gr icing sugar
2 soup spoons strong espresso
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

For the frosting:

150 gr dark chocolate (minimum 70% cocoa)
100 ml liquid cream
1 tablespoon of strong espresso. The choice of coffee is essential in the balance of flavors. For an optimal experience, opt for an espresso with woody and chocolatey notes, such as a carefully roasted blend of Arabica and Robusta.

Instructions

Prepare the rolled biscuit: Preheat your oven to 180°C. Whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until the mixture whitens. Add the strong espresso. Gently incorporate the sifted flour and cornstarch. Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt and gently incorporate them. Spread the dough on a baking sheet covered with baking paper and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
Roll the biscuit: As soon as it comes out of the oven, unmold the biscuit onto a clean, damp tea towel. Roll it up gently with the tea towel and leave to cool. This step allows the biscuit to take its shape without breaking.
Prepare the coffee buttercream: Beat the softened butter with the icing sugar until creamy. Add the espresso and vanilla extract, then continue to beat until the cream is smooth and homogeneous. Unroll the cooled biscuit and spread the cream evenly before rolling it again.
Make the icing: Melt the chocolate with the liquid cream and coffee, mixing until you get a shiny glaze. Cover the rolled log with this glaze and let it cool in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Decorate and serve: For a festive touch, sprinkle some cocoa powder or add chocolate chips. The log can be served with an organic espresso from Café 9|38 to complete this caffeinated experience.

Notes

Tips for personalizing your coffee Yule log:

Adapt the choice of coffee: use theOrganic Espresso of Café 9|38 with deep notes or the Lungo Organic with aromas of caramel, citrus fruits and almonds.
Add flavorings: add a teaspoon of coffee liqueur or whiskey for a more festive touch.
Vary the cream: Flavor the buttercream with cinnamon or cardamom for spicy notes.

Suggestions for delicious accompaniments:

Dried fruits and caramelized nuts: The sweetness of nuts pairs well with chocolate and coffee.
Homemade whipped cream: a light and creamy touch to balance the richness of the log.
Gourmet espresso: a full-bodied organic espresso from Café 9|38 to intensify the experience.

keyword Swiss roll, Christmas log, Coffee, Chocolate coffee icing

With more than 50 years of experience in the coffee sector in Switzerland, Café 9|38 has accumulated valuable know-how that we are delighted to share with you to enrich your knowledge of coffee.