How long will a yule log stay fresh?
3 days
The yule log will keep well for up to 3 days in the fridge, loosely covered with foil. It can also be frozen for up to 1 month. Open freeze until firm, then wrap in foil or place in an airtight container. Allow to defrost overnight in the fridge.
What does a yule log taste like?
A traditional yule log is a chocolate flavored cake with a cream filling. The cake’s exterior is often decorated to resemble tree bark and is even sometimes garnished with meringue mushrooms or moss made from chopped pistachios.
How do you eat a yule log?
Yule logs are often served with one end cut off and set atop the cake, or protruding from its side to resemble a chopped off branch. A bark-like texture is often produced by dragging a fork through the icing, and powdered sugar sprinkled to resemble snow.
Do you have to refrigerate a yule log?
It is possible to freeze the log with icing, but it is best to open freeze the log before wrapping it. The icing in Nigella’s recipe contains only melted chocolate, butter, sugar and vanilla extract so it does not need to be refrigerated.
Should you refrigerate yule log?
Whether or not a yule log needs to be refrigerated depends on the filling. If filled with mousse, it definitely needs to be refrigerated and not left out at room temperature for over 2 hours. Christmas is not the time to get food poisoning.
How do you stop a Yule log from cracking?
Just cover the hot cake with a clean dish towel and then gently roll it into a log. The cloth will prevent the cake from sticking to itself and will also absorb some of the moisture coming from the cooling roll. When it’s completely cool, gently unroll the cake, frost the inside, and roll it back up again.
What kind of wood is a Yule log?
The custom of the Yule Log spread all over Europe and different kinds of wood are used in different countries. In England, Oak is traditional; in Scotland, it is Birch; while in France, it’s Cherry. Also, in France, the log is sprinkled with wine, before it is burnt, so that it smells nice when it is lit.