Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with this Classic Yule Log, a delightful rolled chocolate cake that captivates both the eyes and taste buds. This enchanting dessert features a light chocolate sponge filled with luscious whipped cream, beautifully dusted with powdered sugar to resemble fresh snow. Perfect for holiday gatherings, making this treat will surely make you the star of any celebration. Each slice is a delicious blend of textures and flavors that will leave your guests asking for more.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (chilled)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
- In a separate large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale for about 5 minutes.
- Gently fold in melted butter followed by dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling slightly, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Carefully roll the warm cake in a kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar; allow it to cool completely.
- Once cooled, unroll, spread whipped cream inside, roll it back up, frost with more whipped cream on top, and dust with additional powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg