This step allows the cake to firm up before you apply frosting. Another brief stint in the refrigerator after frosting helps it set perfectly for adding decorations. When your yule log is complete ...

Roll the cake and towel into a Yule Log, holding them tightly together. Leave it to cool completely! To make the chocolate icing, melt the chocolate and butter together in a bowl in the microwave ...

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This rich and creamy Yule log is not ... the remaining icing over the cake (you can pipe the icing if you like). Chill until needed, then decorate with festive decorations and sift over some ...