This vegan and gluten-free Christmas log is a delicious alternative to traditional holiday desserts. The Red Star® Nutritional Yeast provides a creamy texture and a vitamin B-rich flavor. With layers of moist chocolate, coconut cream, and chocolate frosting, this log will impress your vegetarian and vegan guests.
Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, nutritional yeast, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add the plant-based milk, almond butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until you have a smooth batter.
4. Pour the batter into a greased Christmas log mold and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the cake is golden and springy.
5. Allow to cool completely.
6. Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler. Let it cool slightly.
7. Whip the coconut cream with an electric mixer until light and airy.
8. Spread the whipped coconut cream over the cooled cake, then top with the chocolate glaze.
9. Refrigerate the Christmas Log for at least 2 hours before serving.
Ingredients
• 200 g gluten-free flour
• 100 g cane sugar
• 3 tbsp Red Star® Nutritional Yeast
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 pinch of salt
• 120 ml plant-based milk
• 80 g almond butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 200 g vegan dark chocolate
• 400 ml coconut cream
