Cake
Description
The pastry is simple and quick to make. To imitate tree bark on a cream base, first let the cream set in the refrigerator, then use a sharp object to score cracks and wood-bark texture into the cream layer. To imitate snow, use the simplest and most obvious ingredient — powdered sugar. The pastry is ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
To make the sponge cake batter, prepare the ingredients from the list. In advance, cook the condensed milk for the cream for 3–4 hours.
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Step 2
In a bowl of suitable size, combine the eggs and sugar. Beat the mixture with a mixer until light, fluffy, and thick.
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Step 3
Combine the flour with the cocoa and baking powder; sift the mixture twice through a fine sieve.
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Step 4
Add the dry dough ingredients to the liquid mixture. Mix the dough with a silicone spatula using upward folding motions from bottom to top.
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Step 5
When mixing sponge cake batter, try to ensure there are no unmixed spots. At the same time, try not to mix the batter for too long, so it does not deflate.
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Step 6
Line the baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the prepared dough on it. Spread the dough evenly across the entire surface in an even layer.
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Step 7
Bake the cake layer in an oven preheated to 180°C for 12–15 minutes. The main thing is not to overdry the sponge.
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Step 8
While the sponge cake is still hot, transfer it together with the parchment onto a kitchen towel and roll it into a log (still with the parchment). Let the roll cool completely.
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Step 9
For the cream, prepare boiled condensed milk and butter at room temperature (take it out of the refrigerator ahead of time). If desired, you can wrap a banana in the roll.
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Step 10
Using an electric mixer, beat the butter with boiled condensed milk.
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Step 11
Unroll the fully cooled roll. You can moisten the roll with syrup, orange juice, or milk. Spread two-thirds of the cream over it. Along one edge of the roll, arrange whole peeled bananas. Roll everything up into a tight roll. Place the cake in the refrigerator for 1–2 hours. Once the cream has set, trim both ends of the roll at a 45-degree angle.
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Step 12
On the serving plate, place the main “log,” attach the cut-off pieces to the sides, and spread the remaining cream over the entire cake.
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Step 13
To imitate tree bark, take chocolate and melt it in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second bursts.
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Step 14
Pour the melted chocolate onto parchment paper and spread it into a thin layer. Cover the top with a second sheet of parchment paper and roll everything into a roll. Place the chocolate in the freezer.
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Step 15
After freezing, remove the chocolate sheet and break the layer into pieces of random shapes and sizes.
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Step 16
Decorate the cake with chocolate pieces. Dust the top of the cake with cocoa powder through a fine sieve.
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Step 17
The Yule Log cake is ready. Before serving, chill it in the refrigerator until the appointed hour.
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Step 18
Merry Christmas! Believe in miracles, my friends, and all your cherished dreams will come true!