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Vegan Yule Log Recipe

Gaby Dimova
A rich chocolate cake layered with coconut cream and coated in chocolate ganache, this vegan yule log recipe is the perfect Christmas dessert.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, British, German
Servings 8 servings
Calories 723 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Log

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1 cup oat flour
  • ½ cup cacao powder
  • ⅔ cup natural peanut butter
  • ⅔ cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup dairy-free milk
  • a pinch of salt

Coconut Filling

  • ½ cup coconut cream
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Ganache

  • 6 oz melted dark chocolate
  • ½ cup coconut cream

Instructions
 

  • Start by creating the coconut filling. Measure ½ cup of coconut cream and add the powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Use an electric mixer to whisk everything together until you get a whipped frosting. Place in the fridge to allow it to harden for at least 30 minutes.
  • In a bowl, mix all of the chocolate log ingredients. Transfer the dough to a clean surface and use a rolling pin to roll out the dough into a rectangle.
  • Spread the chilled coconut filling all over the chocolate log. Begin gently rolling the log from the shorter side. Place the rolled log in the fridge or freezer while you create the chocolate ganache.
  • To create the ganache, melt the chocolate in the microwave, then add the coconut cream and whisk together until well combined. Place the ganache in the fridge until it hardens almost fully. Then remove from the fridge and use an electric mixer to whisk it until a fluffy texture forms.
  • Remove the chocolate log from the fridge and cut off a little piece from the front and the back of the log to create a smooth front and back. Then, at an angle, slice off a piece of the log that is about ¼ the length of the log. Place that piece on the side of the log to give it more of a tree look.
  • Now frost the cake with the whipped chocolate ganache. Don’t worry about being messy, that actually gives it a more natural “tree-like” texture.
  • You can top the log with powdered sugar to mimic snow and rosemary, and cranberries to mimic a mistletoe look!
  • Slice and enjoy! Store in the fridge for up to five days or in the freezer for as long as you’d like!

Notes

  • Chill the coconut milk. Let the coconut milk sit overnight in the fridge so that the cream separates from the water. This will also help thicken the cream for the chocolate ganache.
  • Give the cake texture: Be messy while you drizzle the chocolate ganache, as this gives the log a more tree-like appearance. After which, dust it with powdered sugar to maximize the snowy look.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 723kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 17gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 113mgPotassium: 581mgFiber: 10gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 37IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 143mgIron: 6mg
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