Sugar Fudge Yule Log

Instructions

1. 1

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 190 °C (375 °F). Butter and line a 43 x 30-cm (17 x 12-inch) baking sheet with parchment paper, letting it hang over two sides.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. 3

   In another bowl, beat the eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until the mixture triples in volume and is thick enough to form a ribbon when the beater is lifted from the bowl, about 10 minutes. Add the oil and vanilla.

4. 4

   Sift the dry ingredients over the egg mixture, gently folding as you go, with a spatula or whisk.

5. 5

   Spread on the baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of the cake comes out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Unmould the cake onto parchment paper. Remove the paper from the top. Roll the warm cake with the paper from the shorter side. Let cool completely.