Spiced Paleo Yule Log

The Yule log cake, or Buche de Noel, is a traditional Christmas dessert in many European countries. It represents the ancient tradition of burning a log during the winter solstice to welcome the return of longer days.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 170 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 17.

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Spiced Paleo Yule Log

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Paleo, Vegan Courses: Dessert, Holiday Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2240

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Almond Flour
• 3 tablespoon Cocoa Powder
• 1 cup Coconut Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground Ginger
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 3 large Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Coconut Oil
• ¹⁄₄ cup Maple Syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Coconut Cream
• 4 ounces Dark Chocolate
• ¹⁄₄ cup Coconut Milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Pomegranate Seeds
• as needed for garnish Fresh Mint Leaves

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
5. Pour the batter onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it evenly.
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
8. Carefully roll the cake into a log shape using the parchment paper.
9. Let it rest for 2 hours.
10. In the meantime, prepare the frosting by melting dark chocolate and mixing it with coconut cream.
11. Once the log has cooled, unroll it and spread the frosting evenly.
12. Roll it back up and place it in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
13. Before serving, decorate with pomegranate seeds and fresh mint leaves.
14. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 23g8%

Sugars 15g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.