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Mini Yule Log Cakes


Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 people
Mini yule log cakes on a wooden cake stand.
Mini Yule Log Cakes add lots of delicious holiday fun yet are super easy to make using Little Debbie Swiss Rolls, store-bought frosting, and sprinkles! A quick and simple recipe that kids will love helping you with!

Ingredients  

  • 8 Little Debbie Swiss Rolls
  • ½ cup chocolate frosting I used canned
  • 2 tablespoons green frosting I used canned
  • 18 red pearl sprinkles or sixlets
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar optional finish

Instructions

  • Unwrap the swiss rolls and place 6 a few inches apart on a piece of parchment paper. Cut the other two rolls at an angle to create three pieces from each one.
    8 Little Debbie Swiss Rolls
  • Use a chef knife to slice a thin piece off each end of the 6 larger rolls.
  • Use an offset spatula to gently spread the frosting over the outside of the swiss rolls and add a dollop of frosting to one end of the cut piece to secure it to the large roll. Use extra frosting to create a seamless transition between the two pieces. Some of the chocolate shell may break away from the roll, this is okay, just discard it and refrost it.
    ½ cup chocolate frosting
  • Run the tines of a fork lightly all over the frosting to create a bark look.
  • Add the green frosting to a piping bag fitted with a small leaf tip and pipe two leaves on each log.
    2 tablespoons green frosting
  • Add three red pearl sprinkles to each pair of holly leaves.
    18 red pearl sprinkles
  • Dust with powdered sugar if desired for a snowy finish.
    1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Notes

  • I recommend serving these with a plate and fork as they can be a little messy for a handheld treat.
  • Use a spatula to transfer them to a serving platter once the frosting has set for 10 to 15 minutes and has started to get a bit of a "crust".
  • You can skip the traditional branches yule log look and just to single long yule logs using one roll each - those would be easier if you are making them with kids. It also takes less time to prepare them this way.
  • You want to use a chef knife to slice the ends off because anything smaller such as a paring or butter knife will squish the roll and not give a clean cut.

Nutrition

Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 0.2IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.3mg
Find it online: www.sugarandsoul.co/mini-yule-logs/