Chocolate Yule Log1

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paper, and grease and flour wax paper. Set aside.Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.Beat eggs at high speed of an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until mixture is thick and lemon colored (about 5 to 6 minutes). Stir in water and vanilla. Gradually fold in flour mixture. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.Sift 1 to 2 tablespoon powdered sugar in a 15x 10-inch rectangle on a towel. When cake is done, immediately loosen from sides of pan, and turn out onto sugared towel. Peel off wax paper. Starting at narrow end, roll up cake and towel together; let cool completely on a wire rack, seam side down. Unroll cake. Thinly spread Yule Log Frosting over cake; set aside remaining frosting. Reroll cake, without towel, and place on serving plate, seam side down.Diagonally cut a 1-inch piece from one end of cake. Position cut edge of short piece against side of longer piece, to resemble a knot.Combine remaining Yule Log Frosting with 1/4 cup powdered sugar and cocoa; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until blended. Thinly spread frosting over cake roll. Score frosting with servings.Recipe continues on Chocolate Yule Log2. ----