A festive and delicious chocolate yule log, perfect for holiday celebrations. This dessert features a light and airy chocolate sponge cake rolled with a rich and creamy chocolate filling, then topped with a decadent chocolate ganache.
Preparation time
30min
Cooking time
12min
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 65 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 50 g butter
- 30 g cocoa powder
- 200 g dark chocolate
- 4 eggs
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 240 ml heavy cream
- 50 g powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 33x23cm (13x9in) baking tray with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until thick and pale. Add the vanilla extract.
Step 3
Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder into the bowl and fold gently to combine.
Step 4
Pour the batter into the prepared baking tray and spread evenly. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the sponge springs back when pressed.
Step 5
Turn the sponge out onto a clean tea towel dusted with powdered sugar. Peel off the parchment paper and roll the sponge up with the towel. Leave to cool completely.
Step 6
For the filling, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Fold in the powdered sugar.
Step 7
Unroll the cooled sponge and spread the whipped cream filling evenly over it. Roll the sponge back up without the towel. Set aside.
Step 8
For the ganache, melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Stir until smooth.
Step 9
Spread the ganache over the rolled cake. Use a fork to create a bark-like texture on the surface.
Step 10
Chill the yule log in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.