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Chalet de Montagne Yule Log

This classic chalet de montagne yule log is a festive dessert, perfect for any special occasion. A sponge cake is filled with coffee-flavored buttercream, rolled up and decorated with meringue mushrooms and marzipan holly leaves. Enjoy!

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs, separated
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon (15 mL) milk
  • 3 tablespoons (45 mL) melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons (30 mL) cocoa powder

For the Filling:

  • 1 cup (250 mL) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 cups (500 mL) icing sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (30 mL) instant espresso or coffee powder dissolved in 2 tablespoons hot water, cooled

For the Decoration:

  • Meringue Mushrooms and Marzipan Holly Leaves (optional)

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