Chocolate Yule Log1

Directions

1. 1
   Grease bottom and sides of a 15- x 10- x 1-inch jellyroll pan with vegetable oil; line with wax paper, and grease and flour wax paper.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
4. 4
   Beat eggs at high speed of an electric mixer until foamy.
5. 5
   Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until mixture is thick and lemon colored (about 5 to 6 minutes).
6. 6
   Stir in water and vanilla.
7. 7
   Gradually fold in flour mixture.
8. 8
   Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
9. 9
   Bake at 375F (190C) for 10 to 12 minutes.
10. 10
    Sift 1 to 2 tablespoon powdered sugar in a 15- x 10-inch rectangle on a towel.
11. 11
    When cake is done, immediately loosen from sides of pan, and turn out onto sugared towel.
12. 12
    Peel off wax paper.
13. 13
    Starting at narrow end, roll up cake and towel together; let cool completely on a wire rack, seam side down.
14. 14
    Unroll cake.
15. 15
    Thinly spread Yule Log Frosting over cake; set aside remaining frosting.
16. 16
    Reroll cake, without towel, and place on serving plate, seam side down.
17. 17
    Diagonally cut a 1-inch piece from one end of cake.
18. 18
    Position cut edge of short piece against side of longer piece, to resemble a knot.
19. 19
    Combine remaining Yule Log Frosting with 1/4 cup powdered sugar and cocoa; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until blended.
20. 20
    Thinly spread frosting over cake roll.
21. 21
    Score frosting with servings.