Yule Log Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Line a 12x16 jelly roll pan, or baking sheet with a lip around the edge, with parchment paper.
3. Spray the parchment paper and sides of the baking sheet generously with non-stick spray. Set it aside.
4. Add the eggs to a mixing bowl and beat on high for 5 minutes or so, or until they are light yellow and foamy.
5. Add the cake mix, vegetable oil and water to the same bowl and beat on low speed for 2-3 minutes until well combined.
6. Pour the batter onto the prepared baking sheet and use a spatula to spread the batter evenly across the pan. You may need to gently tap the pan on the counter to help the batter settle.
7. Bake the cake for 12-14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
8. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool until it’s just a little warm.

Assemble

1. Grab the dish towel and lay it flat on the counter. Sprinkle powdered sugar across the front and back of the towel.
2. Gently drape the sugar-dusted towel over the cake and flip the cake upside down.
3. The cake should release, and you can remove the pan.
4. Starting on one of the short ends, slowly and gently begin to roll the cake by tucking the front edge of the cake with the towel and continue to roll the cake up into the towel.
5. Set the cake aside until it is fully cool in the rolled-up position.
6. When ready to frost the cake, place the rolled-up cake on a baking sheet, gently unroll and remove the towel and parchment.
7. Take your vanilla frosting and stir it up to make it creamy and smooth. Spread the frosting evenly over the cake all the way to the edges.
8. Gently roll the cake back up the same way it was rolled before.
9. Place the rolled cake seam-side down on a sheet of clean parchment paper. Cut 1/3 of the cake off the end at a diagonal.
10. Stir the chocolate frosting until smooth and add a little to the side of the large log. Stick the diagonal end of the small piece to the side of the large piece.
11. Add frosting to the entire cake and spread it evenly. Drag a fork over the surface of the chocolate frosting to create lines that make it look like real bark.
12. Garnish with fresh or sugared cranberries and rosemary. Dust it with powdered sugar to look like freshly fallen snow.