Chilli Chocolate Yule Log
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This chilli chocolate yule log is my favorite festive showstopper that honestly couldn't be easier to make. With just an hour total from prep to table, you'll have an impressive dessert without spending all day in the kitchen. The dark chocolate brings wonderful antioxidants while that unexpected kick of chilli heat creates something truly memorable. I love how the spice plays against the rich cocoa, and your guests will be amazed you pulled it together so quickly. It's the perfect balance of elegant and achievable, making it ideal for busy holiday gatherings.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400dark chocolate
- 250 gall- purpose flour
- 12 gbaking powder
- 6 gsalt
- 100 gcocoa powder
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gdiced chillies
- 2 eggeggs
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 150 mlmilk
- 100 gconfectioner's sugar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
Tip: Ensure accurate measurements for even baking.
- 3
In another bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- 4
Melt dark chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the chocolate.
- 5
Add chillies, milk, and melted chocolate to the sugar mixture and whisk until combined.
Tip: Adjust the level of heat to your liking by adding more or fewer chillies.
- 6
Pour the batter into a greased and floured log pan.
Tip: Ensure the pan is evenly coated to prevent the log from sticking.
- 7
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even cooking.
- 8
While the log is baking, prepare the chocolate ganache by heating the confectioner's sugar and 50ml of milk in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
Tip: Add the remaining 100ml of milk and stir to combine.
- 9
Once the log is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
- 10
Drizzle the chocolate ganache over the cooled log and serve.
Tip: Enjoy your Chilli Chocolate Yule Log!
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