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The best yule logs for your Christmas dessert, tried and tested
From white chocolate to salted caramel flavours
Tested by JoJo AnastasiouFood and Drinks Tester
The yule log – an indulgent chocolate-flavoured cake decorated in rich buttercream, which is marked to resemble tree bark – is popular with kids, and big kids, alike at Christmas.
And it makes a delicious chocolatey alternative to traditional Christmas cake, pudding or stollen after your festive feast (or whenever you fancy really - ‘tis the season after all).
From white chocolate versions to ones oozing with salted caramel, our experts have found the best yule logs out there this Christmas – these are their favourites at a glance but keep scrolling for their full verdicts.
Best yule logs 2025
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Sainsbury's Taste The Difference Millionaires Yule Log 846g
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How we test yule logs
The Good Housekeeping Institute tasting panel tried a wide range of chocolate yule logs from all the major supermarkets, as well as key brands, to find the best for Christmas 2025. To avoid bias, they were tasted blind, and we evaluated them on their aroma, flavour and presentation.
We were looking for a yule log with a light, airy sponge, generous cream filling, and rich chocolate icing.
Grab a spoon – these are the ones that came out on top.
Score: 85/100
Proving that sometimes simple is best, ASDA took the crown with this classic chocolate yule log. There’s no skimping on the chocolate, and our testers described the sponge as “light and fluffy”, praising the thick icing and rich cocoa flavour.
Available TBC
Score: 79/100
At the other end of the spectrum is this option from vegan bakery Cake & Death, which has chucked the whole kitchen sink (including a pack of Biscoff!) at its decadent yule log.
Weighing in at a mighty 1.4kg, it’s a cross between fudgy brownie and decadent chocolate cake, with added biscuit chunks for extra crunch. You certainly wouldn’t know it was vegan to taste it.
Available 18 November 2025
Score: 77/100
Similarly to our winner, this supermarket log has a nostalgic, classic flavour profile which reminded our testers of being a kid at Christmas. While the sponge is light, the chocolate ganache icing is intense and fudgy, for a well-balanced bite.
Score: 76/100
This hybrid dessert combines the sweet toffee and butterscotch notes you’d expect from millionaire’s shortbread, with a simple chocolate sponge.
The cake is topped with crunchy biscuit balls for contrast, and while some found it tasted slightly artificial, others were reminded of butterscotch Angel Delight (in a good way). Either way, we think it’s best saved for those with a serious sweet tooth!
Available 26 November 2025
Score: 74/100
Lidl’s sweet milk chocolate bake reminded our panel of Cadbury’s Mini Rolls. Simple, and not too rich, the sponge is slightly dry but benefits from the thick layer of icing. A well-priced cake to have on standby.
Available 1 November 2025
Score: 73/100
For something less sugary sweet, head to Co-op for this simple yule log. The mild milk chocolate flavour makes it a good choice for the whole family, and our testers enjoyed the soft, moist sponge and layer of chocolate ganache on top.
Available 3 December 2025
Score: 70/100
Waitrose’s triple chocolate yule log wowed with its indulgent texture (think: light, fluffy sponge combined with heavy cream and velvety thick ganache). And while testers struggled to identify the individual components, it all added up to one (okay, several!) tasty bites.
Score: 70/100
Cutter & Squidge isn’t messing around with this indulgent festive dessert. The chocolate sponge and fudgy icing is decadent and rich, while the smooth salted caramel middle is deliciously sweet. A premium pud that’s perfect for feeding a crowd.
Score: 70/100
Combining freeze-dried raspberries with this year’s most popular ingredient, pistachio, this is not your average yule log. However, all the key components are still present — we’re talking tightly rolled layers of moist Belgian white chocolate sponge and creamy icing.
Available 21 December 2025
Stacey looks after all food and drink reviews — from coffee pods and veg boxes, to natural wine and tequila. Stacey is also founder of Crummbs, where she’s written nearly 2,000 restaurant and hotel reviews since 2013. Prior to this, Stacey wrote hundreds of in-depth buying guides for the Independent, i newspaper and BBC Good Food, as well as reviewing restaurants and interviewing celebrities in her column at Balance Magazine. Stacey has also appeared in BAFTA-nominated BBC documentary Blood, Sweat & Takeaways, where she investigated South East Asia's food production industry, appearing on both Newsnight and BBC World Service to share her findings. Regularly checking out the latest restaurants, bars and product launches, Stacey also loves experimenting with recipes at home, and is a WSET-certified wine and spirits expert, with over 10 years of experience in the business. You can follow Stacey on Instagram @crummbs_uk
Joanna Anastasiou is our Food and Drinks Tester, and has completed certifications in Sensory Foundation and WSET Wine Level 2 training. Prior to this she studied geography with conservation biology at the University of Exeter and trained at Ballymaloe Cookery School in Ireland. Through this she has developed a passion for sustainability within the food and agricultural sectors. Joanna also volunteers in kitchens with FoodCycle, as well as on multiple wildlife conservation projects, where she formed a particular love for bees!
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