Description
Festive Chocolate Yule Log brings European holiday magic to winter celebrations. Creamy chocolate buttercream and delicate sponge cake roll together into a woodland-inspired dessert that delights you with seasonal charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sugar
Cake Base:
- 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (25 g) cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Filling and Topping:
- 1 cup (240 ml) whipped cream
- 1 cup (240 ml) chocolate ganache
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper and lightly greasing the surface to prevent sticking.
- Sift together cocoa powder, flour, and baking powder to eliminate any lumps and ensure a smooth cake texture.
- Whip eggs and sugar in an electric mixer until the mixture becomes pale, voluminous, and forms soft ribbons when the whisk is lifted.
- Delicately incorporate the dry ingredients into the egg mixture using a folding technique, maintaining the air and volume of the batter.
- Spread the batter evenly across the prepared baking sheet, creating a thin, uniform layer at 350F (175C) for 10-12 minutes.
- Test cake doneness by inserting a toothpick, which should emerge clean and without wet batter.
- Immediately after baking, cover the warm cake with a clean kitchen towel and carefully roll it into a cylindrical shape to prevent cracking.
- Allow the rolled cake to cool completely at room temperature, which helps set its shape and prevents moisture buildup.
- Gently unroll the cooled cake and apply a generous layer of whipped cream across the interior surface.
- Re-roll the cake carefully, ensuring a tight and even spiral with the cream filling.
- Drizzle and coat the exterior with rich chocolate ganache, creating a bark-like texture and appearance.
- Refrigerate the Yule log for at least one hour to allow the ganache to set and flavors to meld together.
Notes
- Check cake doneness carefully to avoid overbaking, which can lead to a dry, crumbly texture that makes rolling difficult.
- Use a thin kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar when rolling to prevent sticking and ensure a smooth, elegant cake surface.
- Experiment with different filling variations like espresso-flavored cream, raspberry preserves, or chestnut cream for unique seasonal twists on the traditional Yule log.
- Chill the ganache briefly before spreading to achieve a more stable, spreadable consistency that creates a smooth, professional-looking chocolate coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 303 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg