Keto Yule Log - Divalicious Recipes (2024)

A keto Yule Log that is a healthier choice for the festive season. Baked with coconut flour, this yule log is gluten free and low in carbs too.

I’ve been meaning to bake a yule log out of coconut flour and have a swiss roll recipe that I wanted to adapt for the festive season. My first attempt last weekend did not end well as I did not have my normal baking tin and tried a square brownie one. I don’t know what I was thinking as although it tasted delicious, it did not roll well at all. Still, it was a great way to taste test it and the Chief Taster was happy with extra cake on hand!

The second attempt was just as I wanted it to be as I used the correct tin shape. Well, to be honest, I used a silver foil baking tin in the right shape as it was cheaper than purchasing another tin. The rest of my equipment still being in storage (don’t get me started on that subject now..it’s a sore point!). The sponge is just delicious and you could use it as regular cake recipe too. Although the sponge does not have any butter in it, the whipping of the separated eggs keeps it fluffy and light. Perhaps a good sponge recipe for those with a dairy allergy?

LOW CARB YULE LOG

My electric whisk broke after my first attempt too, so I had the joy of whipping up the eggs and then the cream by hand. I am counting it towards my daily workout. Perhaps Santa will be kind and send me an electric whisk! The excitement of when you suddenly see the mixture bind and take to stiff peaks is rather joyous though and gave me a feeling of satisfaction. I need to get out a bit more if whipped egg whites are the highlight of my day!

Feel free to add a festive splash of rum or branding in the cream filling. I did have plans to do so but the little miniature I had in the cupboard mysteriously vanished. It’s amazing how the Chief Taster doesn’t know what bowl goes in what cupboard but he can find the miniature bottle in the back of the cupboard.

LOW CARB CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATE LOG

Nutmeg was added to the chocolate sponge as it’s a flavour that I adore with chocolate. Ever since I tried this on a chocolate factory tour in Barbados I often reach for a dash of nutmeg with chocolate. Try a sprinkle on your cocoa to test it!

HOW TO MAKE A KETO YULE LOG

The trick to a low carb Yule log is separating the eggs for a light sponge that will roll well.

Once finished, keep the yule log in the fridge to make sure that the topping does not start to melt. When I was taking photos of it in our heat I was a bit nervous of it melting. Well, it’s not really going to melt like ice cream but will soften up a bit. If it firms up in the fridge a bit harder than you would prefer, take it out of the fridge about 15 minutes before serving. The Chief Taster did as he preferred the topping softer. I ate it as it came as who waits 15 minutes for cake?!

Looking for more keto Christmas desserts?

Keto Christmas Cake

Keto Gingerbread Cupcakes with Eggnog Frosting

No Bake Irish Cream Cheesecake

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Flourless Chocolate Cake

Flourless Chocolate Cherry Roulade

Chocolate Mousse Cake

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