Super-Quick Mocha Yule Log
Super-Quick Mocha Yule Log is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Sift 1/2 cup powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and espresso powder into small bowl.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionSift 1/2 cup powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and espresso powder into small bowl.
Using electric mixer, beat cream and vanilla in large bowl until soft peaks form.
Add cocoa mixture and beat until stiff peaks form.
Spread 1 side of 1 chocolate wafer with 1 rounded teaspoonful mocha cream; top with another wafer.
Continue layering wafers and mocha cream for stack of 5 cookies.
Place stack on its side on long platter.
Repeat making stacks with remaining wafers and some of mocha cream; form log on platter by attaching stacks with mocha cream.
Using offset spatula or rubber spatula, spread remaining mocha cream over outside of log to coat.
Cover; chill at least 2 hours.
DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead.
Keep chilled.
Place platter with yule log on work surface.
Using fork, gently pull tines of fork along length of frosting on log to create design resembling tree bark.
Sift powdered sugar over log to resemble snow.
Arrange meringue cookies or Meringue Mushrooms along sides of log.
Cut log on diagonal into thick slices.
Serve immediately.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.