Festive Yule Log

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F.
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   Line greased 15x10x1-inch pan with parchment or waxed paper.
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   Grease and flour paper; set aside.
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   Beat first 4 ingredients in large bowl with mixer until well blended.
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   Spread 3 cups batter into pan; tap pan gently on counter to remove any air bubbles.
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   Pour remaining batter into 4 to 6 paper-lined muffin cups.
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   Bake cake and cupcakes 15 min.
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   or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean.
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   Meanwhile, place large sheet of parchment paper on top of clean kitchen towel; sprinkle evenly with 3 Tbsp.
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    powdered sugar.
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    Invert cake onto towel; remove pan and top sheet of parchment paper.
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    Starting at 1 of the short ends, roll up cake with parchment paper and towel.
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    Cool on wire rack 30 min.
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    Remove cupcakes from pan to wire rack; cool completely.
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    Set cupcakes aside for another use.
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    Grate enough chocolate to measure 1 Tbsp.
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    grated chocolate; set aside.
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    Microwave remaining chocolate in small microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min.
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    or until partially melted.
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    Stir until completely melted.
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    Beat 1/2 cup powdered sugar and cream cheese spread in small bowl with mixer until well blended.
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    Stir in melted chocolate.
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    Unroll cake; remove paper and towel.
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    Spread cake with cream cheese mixture; roll up.
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    Refrigerate 30 min.
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    ; place on serving plate.
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    Stir instant coffee granules into COOL WHIP; spread over log.
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    Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
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    Cut into 20 (1/2-inch-thick) slices to serve.
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    Sprinkle with reserved grated chocolate.