Description
Looking for an elegant, show-stopping dessert that’s perfect for your holiday table? This White Chocolate Raspberry Yule Log combines the best of winter flavors in a stunning swirl of chocolate sponge, creamy mascarpone raspberry filling, and a silky white chocolate ganache. Whether you’re searching for an easy recipe for entertaining, beautiful dessert ideas, or festive food ideas for the season, this quick yet impressive treat ticks all the boxes. It’s one of those holiday breakfast ideas turned into a delightful dessert that also works as an easy dinner party finale or a sweet gift for loved ones.
Ingredients
4 large eggs
100g granulated sugar
40g all-purpose flour
30g unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
Powdered sugar (for dusting towel)
240ml heavy whipping cream
225g mascarpone cheese
60g powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup fresh raspberries
285g white chocolate, finely chopped
120ml heavy cream
Extra raspberries
Lemon zest
Powdered sugar
White chocolate curls
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
2. Beat eggs and sugar for 5–6 minutes until thick and tripled in volume. Sift and fold in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Add vanilla.
3. Pour batter into pan and spread evenly. Bake for 10–12 minutes until sponge springs back when touched.
4. Turn the cake out onto a towel dusted with powdered sugar. Peel off parchment and roll the cake with the towel. Let cool completely.
5. Beat heavy cream, mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff. Fold in raspberries gently.
6. Unroll the sponge, spread filling evenly, re-roll gently, and wrap in plastic. Chill for at least 1 hour.
7. Heat cream, pour over white chocolate, and stir until smooth to create ganache. Let cool to spreading consistency.
8. Frost the cake with ganache, texture with fork or comb, garnish with raspberries, zest, curls, and powdered sugar.
Notes
Roll the sponge while warm to avoid cracks and make shaping easier.
For added depth, brush the sponge with raspberry syrup or Chambord before filling.
Always chill the assembled roll before decorating—it makes frosting cleaner and slicing smoother.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: white chocolate raspberry yule log, Christmas dessert, easy yule log, holiday roll cake