Keto Yule Log
The easiest Keto Yule Log recipe you will EVER make! This recipe simplifies the traditional Bûche de Noël by eliminating the need for rolling the spongy low carb chocolate cake into a towel and then unrolling it to add the cream filling.
1 slice
12
Servings
480
Calories
46.6g
Fat
4.1g
Protein
3g
Net Carb
16g
Total Carbs
The Yule Log cake, also known as Bûche de Noël, is a traditional holiday dessert that usually requires a lot of effort and results in many tears – if your cake cracks when you roll it. I speak from experience on that one! This low carb version of the Christmas classic streamlines the process yielding a perfectly rolled chocolate keto cake with whipped cream filling and sugar-free chocolate ganache.
What makes this recipe different?
- It’s low carb – From the gluten-free cake to the sugar-free whipped cream filling and the rich ganache, each slice of this roulade is keto with only 3 grams carbs per slice!
- Roll the cake once – To make it easy for novice bakers, there is no need to lift the sheet cake out of the baking sheet before rolling or no need to roll and unroll the cake in a towel prior to adding the filling. All of these extra steps only increase the chances that you cake is going to crack or break. Instead, this keto yule log cake recipe lets you leave the baked sheet cake in the pan while you spread on the filling and roll the cake ONLY ONE TIME for a crack-free experience.
- Silky chocolate ganache – Instead of using buttercream frosting, a delicious mousse-like chocolate ganache is spread around the cake. Run a fork through the silky ganache to mimic the rugged texture of a fireplace log.
- Perfectly moist – Instead of using a ton of eggs to make the keto cake which can easily dry out the chocolate cake, this recipe only uses 2 eggs (a typical amount seen in traditional non-keto roulade recipes) while keeping the spongy chocolate roll, light and airy.
What is a Bûche de Noël?
A Bûche de Noël, also known as a Yule Log, is a traditional Christmas dessert that originates from France. It is a rolled cake designed to resemble a burning Yule log on the fire.
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Keto Chocolate Cake Ingredients
1 cup almond flour - 1/3 cup oat fiber
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar-free sweetener
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar substitute
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- rimmed half baking sheet or jelly roll pan
Cream Filling Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar-free sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Ganache Ingredients
- 7 oz sugar-free chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Keto Yule Log Directions
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Prepare baking sheet
Preheat oven to 350 °F. Spray cooking oil on a rimmed half baking sheet or jelly roll pan and line with parchment paper. Set aside.
Quick Tip
Must use parchment paper - this will keep the cake from sticking to the pan and is what helps you roll the cake. -
Dry ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, oat fiber, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/3 oat fiber
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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Wet ingredients
In a large bowl, cream butter for 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer until light in color and fluffy. Stir in both sweeteners and cream until fluffy. Add sour cream and eggs. Mix until incorporated.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar-free sweetener
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar substitute
- 1 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 eggs, room temperature
Quick Tip
In place of sour cream, can use buttermilk or Greek yogurt instead. -
Cake batter
Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Stir until combined.
Quick Tip
Cake batter will be very thick. -
Spread cake batter
Evenly spread cake batter onto the baking sheet, reaching all the sides and ensuring the top is smooth.
Quick Tip
Using a bent cake spatula works best to smooth the batter edge to edge. -
Bake the cake
Bake at 350 °F for 12-14 minutes or until cake is set on top. Remove cake from oven and let sit in the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes. Run a knife along the edges to keep the cake from sticking to the edges. Leave in the cake pan to cool.
Quick Tip
Don't overbake or else the cake will crack when you go to roll it. -
Cream filling
Meanwhile, prepare the filling. In a large bowl, beat heavy whipping cream until thickened. Add powdered sweetener and vanilla. Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar-free sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Spread filling
Once cake is cool enough to add filling without it melting, spread on an even layer of filling on top of the cake covering from edge to edge.
Quick Tip
Don't let cake cool too long. A slightly warmed cake rolls easiest without cracks. -
Roll the cake
To roll, start from one short edge of the sheet cake. Grab hold of the parchment paper underneath the cake and pull, using it as your guide to roll the cake tightly. Continue rolling all the way through. Place rolled cake in the freezer while work on the ganache. If cake cracks, don’t worry, you will cover it up with the ganache.
Quick Tip
This makes a good stopping point if not making the yule cake in one sitting. Rolled cake can be stored in the freezer for up to 1 month. -
Chocolate ganache
Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until it begins to simmer. Add chocolate to a medium bowl. Pour heated cream over chocolate and let sit for 2-3 minutes to soften the chocolate. Slowly stir until combined and melted. Let sit until room temperature or a little cooler. Then beat the chocolate mixture with an electric mixer until thickened and pudding like consistency.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 7 oz sugar-free chocolate
Quick Tip
Will take several minutes for the chocolate to get to pudding like consistency. -
Cut a branch off
Removed rolled cake from the freezer. Let sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes. Diagonally cut a 2-2.5 inch section off one end. Place the cake on the serving platter. Place the angled side against the side of the roll, forming a branch. Spread thickened ganache all over the top and sides of the cake.
Quick Tip
Don't cut off too long of a piece or else your cake will look more like a "Y" instead of log. -
Decorate
Use a fork to make textured lines resembling tree bark by sliding the fork prongs into the ganache. Garnish with rosemary and sugared cranberries if desired.
