This Christmas, Make The Best Yule Log At Home: Recipe

1. Preparation and Ingredients

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2. Sponge Cake Base

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3. Chocolate Filling

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4. Rolling the Cake

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5. Decoration Preparation

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6. Frosting and Coating

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7. Assemble and Decorate

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8. Chilling and Serving

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