Yule Log

Chocolate Almond Yule Log

Photo by apaloosa

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 1/2 cup water

• 6 large eggs, separated

• 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

• 2/3 cup granulated sugar - divided use

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 cup ground almonds

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 tablespoon almond or cherry-flavored liqueur, optional

• Chocolate frosting (about 2 cups)

• Sliced blanched almonds, optional

• Cinnamon candies, optional

• Sliced green glace cherries, optional