The best yule logs for your Christmas dessert, from Black Forest to salted caramel twists

Score: 86/100

This year’s winning yule log is from independent bakery, Brownie and the Bean. Intensely chocolatey, it combines dark cocoa and deep fudge brownie notes with sweet caramel and a touch of treacle. The soft, gooey centre and thick chocolate coating make this seriously indulgent – and a little goes a long way.

Score: 81/100

Weighing in at a mighty 1.4kg, this impressive entry from vegan bakery Cake & Death is a cross between the brand’s fudgy brownies and decadent chocolate cake – with added Biscoff for extra crunch. Deliciously rich, you certainly wouldn’t know it was vegan to taste it.

Score: 78/100

A frozen dessert on standby is essential at Christmas, and COOK's crowd-pleasing yule log is ready for those last-minute guests. Rich milk and dark chocolate give it a nostalgic, homemade flavour, while thick, fudgy icing keeps the sponge moist. A classic chocolate yule log for traditionalists.

Score: 77/100

Why have one type of chocolate when you can have three? It’s Christmas, after all. This Sainsbury's triple chocolate yule log combines soft sponge and fluffy cream for a light, melt-in-the-mouth texture, all wrapped up in a thick chocolate coating.

In fact, testers fondly likened it to a chocolate mini roll. Sweet and indulgent, this one's for serious chocolate lovers.

Score: 77/100

For something less intensely sweet, Co-op's classic yule log is a great choice. Creamy milk chocolate and subtle hazelnut notes reminded one tester of Nutella, while the soft sponge, creamy ganache and crisp chocolate coating provide plenty of textural contrast. Simple, well-balanced, and sure to please the whole family.

Available 2 December 2026

Score: 76/100

Waitrose's triple chocolate yule log wowed with its luxurious texture, combining light, fluffy sponge with airy cream and a rich, patisserie-style chocolate mousse. Indulgent without being overly sweet, this is a sophisticated supermarket buy for the Christmas table.

Available TBC

Score: 74/100

Simple and not overly rich, this supermarket sponge benefits from a layer of smooth creamy ganache and thick chocolate coating. A great-value addition to the festive spread.

Available TBC

Score: 72/100

ASDA brings the flavours of a traditional Black Forest gateau to its yule log, combining sweet cherry and rich chocolate with airy whipped cream, springy sponge and a generous chocolate coating. A fun, fruity twist on tradition for cherry and chocolate lovers.

Available 22 October 2026

Score: 70/100

Morrisons keep things classic with its chocolate yule log. Testers particularly enjoyed the rich, creamy icing, with one praising its ‘really lovely simple chocolate flavour’. The sponge was a little dry in places, but a creamy filling and generous chocolate coating add welcome indulgence.