Mascarpone cream: Put the cream and mascarpone in the freezer for 15 minutes before use. Whip the cream with the mascarpone, icing sugar, and vanilla bean until you have a firm cream.

Spread the whipped cream evenly over the surface, leaving about 1/2 inch around the edges. Gently re-roll the cake (without the towel this time) into a tight log shape.

The yule log Christmas tradition is about more than a roaring fire or cake. Learn about the yule log's origins, significance, and how to make your own festive dessert.

Since we know that yule log cakes were inspired by a Christmas tradition, it makes sense that these desserts are centered around the holiday. Unlike Swiss rolls, they're meant to look like logs ...