Chocolate Yule Log
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
There's something magical about bringing a chocolate yule log to your holiday table, and I love how simple it actually is to make. This elegant dessert comes together in just 45 minutes total, making it perfect for busy season entertaining without breaking the bank. The rich cocoa powder in this recipe is packed with antioxidants that make indulgence feel a little less guilty. What I adore most is how the impressive presentation belies the straightforward technique, so you'll have guests thinking you spent hours in the kitchen when really you were relaxing with a cup of tea.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 4eggs
- 237 mlgranulated sugar
- 225 gramsunsalted butter
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 100 gramsall-purpose flour
- 60 gramscocoa powder
- 200 gramsunsweetened chocolate
- 300 millilitersheavy cream
- 150 gramspowdered sugar
- 120 gramsconfectioners' sugar
- 200 gramssemisweet chocolate
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Grease and line a 33 x 23 cm (13 x 9 inch) baking sheet.
- 2
Beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- 3
Melt the butter, unsweetened chocolate, and cocoa powder together over low heat. Allow to cool slightly.
- 4
Fold the cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until well combined.
- 5
Pour the batter into the prepared baking sheet and smooth the top.
- 6
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few crumbs attached.
- 7
While the cake is cooling, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
- 8
Sprinkle a clean tea towel with the confectioners' sugar. Invert the baked cake onto the towel and carefully peel off the parchment paper.
- 9
Roll up the cake and the towel together, starting from the short end. Allow the cake to cool completely in this rolled shape.
- 10
Melt the semisweet chocolate and set aside to cool slightly.
- 11
Unroll the cooled cake and spread the whipped cream evenly over the surface. Re-roll the cake, without the towel this time.
- 12
Dip the roll in the melted chocolate, ensuring it's fully coated, and place it on a serving dish. Decorate with additional chocolate or holiday-themed decorations.
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