If you love lemon as much as I do, you’ll find it irresistible for Christmas 😍🍋
🧾 Ingredients
For the sponge cake
4 eggs
120g sugar
100g flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 pinch of salt
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
For the lemon curd (thick lemon cream)
2 lemons (juice + zest)
100g sugar
2 eggs
40g butter
1 tbsp cornstarch
For the lemon mascarpone cream
250g mascarpone cheese
100ml cold heavy cream (30% fat)
60g powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For decoration
Icing sugar
Mascarpone cream rosettes
Lemon curd drizzles
Lemon slices & mint leaves
🛒 Recommended tool for a successful Yule log
A non-stick baking sheet or silicone baking mat can simplify unmolding and ensure even baking of the sponge cake:
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👨🍳 Preparation
1️⃣ Prepare the rolled sponge cake
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
