14 Best Yule Log Recipes for Christmas
The holidays have arrived with Christmas (and Christmas menu planning) in full swing, and we have a special treat for you with this Christmas recipe roundup. Nothing sings of Christmas more than whimsical yule log cakes on the table during this festive season and if you spend enough time on Pinterest as we do, you’ll venture down a scrolling spiral amazed at the crazy creations that are being baked up in the yule log department.
What is a Yule Log?
A yule log, or a Christmas block, is a specially chosen log that’s burnt on the hearth as a Christmas tradition in Europe, especially in the United Kingdom. The Christmas tradition calls for a portion of the log to be burnt each evening until the Twelfth Night (January 6), and because of that, yule logs feature prominence in winter holiday customs.
Related: 29 Crazy Candied Desserts for the Holidays
Yule Log Cakes
Because of this burning log tradition, it’s common to have yule log cakes (or bûche de Noël) decorate the table during the holidays. And there’s no dessert more fitting for a blustery, wintery holiday season than the yule log because it literally resembles a winter wonderland with forest-like designs, decorations and toppings.
Related: The Best Winter Wonderland Cake Recipes
How to Make Yule Log Cakes
Charming, over-the-top log cakes look may look like very complicated recipes, but they are actually easier to make than it seems. From Tiramisu Yule Log Cake and White Chocolate Ginger Bread Yule Log, to Peanut Butter Cup Yule Log and Yule Log Chocolate Roll Cake, there are plenty of different recipes here to create your ultimate Christmastime yule log. Kids will also love getting in on the fun, by adding all of the tiny berry, holly and pinecone adornments most yule logs feature. Or, helping create the frosting texture that looks like bark.
Here are 14 festive yule log recipes for your Christmas table. Browse through them, make sure to pin your favorites and let’s get ready for the holidays!
Vegan Gluten-Free Yule Log
Nirvana Cakery
Black Forest Yule Log
Little Sugar Snaps
Gingerbread Yule Log Recipe
The Little Blog of Vegan
Yule Log Cake
Mon Petit Four
Yule Log Chocolate Roll Cake
Sweet Peas Kitchen
Winter White Yule Log
B. Sweet Dessert Boutique
Simple Yule Log Cake
Lovely Greens
Classic Yule Log Cake
Life, Love, Sugar
Tiramisu Yule Log Cake
Natasha’s Kitchen
Easy Cake Mix Yule Log
Might Mrs
Bailey’s Yule Log
Emi Cooks
Marshmellow Yule Log
The Kitchen Magpie
White Chocolate Gingerbread Yule Log
Broma Baker
Peanut Butter Cup Yule Log Cake
Sugar Hero
Up next, 50 easy cookie decorating ideas you’ll love.
The holidays have arrived with Christmas (and Christmas menu planning) in full swing, and we have a special treat for you with this Christmas recipe roundup. Nothing sings of Christmas more than whimsical yule log cakes on the table during this festive season and if you spend enough time on Pinterest as we do, you’ll venture down a scrolling spiral amazed at the crazy creations that are being baked up in the yule log department.
What is a Yule Log?
A yule log, or a Christmas block, is a specially chosen log that’s burnt on the hearth as a Christmas tradition in Europe, especially in the United Kingdom. The Christmas tradition calls for a portion of the log to be burnt each evening until the Twelfth Night (January 6), and because of that, yule logs feature prominence in winter holiday customs.
Related: 29 Crazy Candied Desserts for the Holidays
Yule Log Cakes
Because of this burning log tradition, it’s common to have yule log cakes (or bûche de Noël) decorate the table during the holidays. And there’s no dessert more fitting for a blustery, wintery holiday season than the yule log because it literally resembles a winter wonderland with forest-like designs, decorations and toppings.
Related: The Best Winter Wonderland Cake Recipes
How to Make Yule Log Cakes
Charming, over-the-top log cakes look may look like very complicated recipes, but they are actually easier to make than it seems. From Tiramisu Yule Log Cake and White Chocolate Ginger Bread Yule Log, to Peanut Butter Cup Yule Log and Yule Log Chocolate Roll Cake, there are plenty of different recipes here to create your ultimate Christmastime yule log. Kids will also love getting in on the fun, by adding all of the tiny berry, holly and pinecone adornments most yule logs feature. Or, helping create the frosting texture that looks like bark.
Here are 14 festive yule log recipes for your Christmas table. Browse through them, make sure to pin your favorites and let’s get ready for the holidays!
Vegan Gluten-Free Yule Log
Nirvana Cakery
Black Forest Yule Log
Little Sugar Snaps
Gingerbread Yule Log Recipe
The Little Blog of Vegan
Yule Log Cake
Mon Petit Four
Yule Log Chocolate Roll Cake
Sweet Peas Kitchen
Winter White Yule Log
B. Sweet Dessert Boutique
Simple Yule Log Cake
Lovely Greens
Classic Yule Log Cake
Life, Love, Sugar
Tiramisu Yule Log Cake
Natasha’s Kitchen
Easy Cake Mix Yule Log
Might Mrs
Bailey’s Yule Log
Emi Cooks
Marshmellow Yule Log
The Kitchen Magpie
White Chocolate Gingerbread Yule Log
Broma Baker
Peanut Butter Cup Yule Log Cake
Sugar Hero
Up next, 50 easy cookie decorating ideas you’ll love.
