Light & Festive Christmas Log Cake

Light & Festive Christmas Log Cake

120 mins
medium
8 servings

A delicious and elegant Christmas log cake, perfect for the holidays. This recipe uses a light sponge cake and a creamy filling for a delightful treat.

ChristmasDairy-FreeDessert

Equipment Needed

  • Baking sheet
  • Electric Mixer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 4.00 largeEgg Whites(Room temperature)
  • 60.00 gGranulated Sugar(For meringue)
  • 80.00 gAlmond Flour(For a gluten-free option)
  • 20.00 gCocoa Powder(For color and flavor)
  • 70.00 mlAlmond Milk(For a dairy-free option)
  • 200.00 gDairy-Free Cream Cheese(For a creamy filling)
  • 1.00 tspVanilla Extract(For flavor)
  • 100.00 gFresh Berries(Mixed berries)
  • 20.00 gChocolate Shavings(For decoration)

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Whisk egg whites and sugar until stiff peaks form.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

3

Fold in almond flour, cocoa powder, and almond milk until just combined.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Spread batter evenly on the prepared baking sheet.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

5

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.

Estimated time: 12 minutes

6

Let cool completely, then roll up the cake.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

7

Beat dairy-free cream cheese until smooth.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

8

Spread cream cheese mixture over the cooled cake.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

9

Arrange fresh berries on top.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

10

Roll the cake tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.

Estimated time: 120 minutes

11

Unroll and decorate with chocolate shavings.

Estimated time: 5 minutes