Black Forest Yule Log
Black Forest Yule Log — a Bakels recipe in 3 components, makes 2 Yule Logs. Uses Bakels Instant Cream Powder (10 × 700 g).

- mixing time (sponge, low speed)
- 1 min
- mixing time (sponge, fast speed)
- 5 min
- scaling weight (sponge)
- 1000 g
- baking temperature (sponge)
- 230 °C
- baking time (sponge)
- 6 min
- whipping time (filling, high speed)
- 4 min
- mixing time (fudgice and butter, low speed)
- 1 min
- mixing time (fudgice and butter, fast speed)
- 5 min
Ingredients
Chocolate Sponge
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Chocolate Sponge Mix Complete | 0.660 kg |
| Water | 0.370 kg |
| Glucose | 0.015 kg |
Dark Cherry Cream Filling
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Bakels Instant Cream Powder (10 × 700 g) | 0.175 kg |
| Water | 0.075 kg |
| Fruit Filling - Dark Cherry 70% | 0.350 kg |
Assembly/Decoration
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Rich Chocolate Fudgice | 1.260 kg |
| Butter | 0.315 kg |
Method
- Chocolate Sponge
Mix all chocolate sponge ingredients in a mixing bowl fitted with a beater.
- Chocolate Sponge
Mix for 1 minute on low speed.
- Chocolate Sponge
Scrape down.
- Chocolate Sponge
Mix for 5 minutes on fast speed.
- Chocolate Sponge
Scale at 1000 g onto a lined 18 x 30" tray.
- Chocolate Sponge
Bake at 230°C for approx. 6 minutes.
- Chocolate Sponge
Once cooled, trim off the edges and cut in half.
- Dark Cherry Cream Filling
Add the water to a bowl fitted with a whisk.
- Dark Cherry Cream Filling
Over low speed, add the Instant Cream.
- Dark Cherry Cream Filling
Scrape down using the whisk.
- Dark Cherry Cream Filling
Whip on high speed for 4 minutes.
- Dark Cherry Cream Filling
Add the Dark Cherry Filling 70% and fold in with a spoon.
- Assembly/Decoration
Spread the dark cherry cream filling onto the sponge.
- Assembly/Decoration
Roll up and leave to chill.
- Assembly/Decoration
Add the Rich Chocolate Fudgice and butter to a mixing bowl fitted with a beater.
- Assembly/Decoration
Mix for 1 minute on low speed.
- Assembly/Decoration
Scrape down.
- Assembly/Decoration
Mix for 5 minutes on fast speed.
- Assembly/Decoration
Pipe over the rolled sponge with a star tube nozzle.
- Assembly/Decoration
Chill and cut to serve.
Bakels recipe. Quantities and method as published by the manufacturer for its customers; test the formula under your own conditions before production.