Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with this Classic Yule Log Recipe, a delightful chocolate cake rolled with fluffy cream filling and topped with rich dark chocolate ganache. Its enchanting aroma and beautiful presentation make it the perfect centerpiece for holiday gatherings, evoking warm memories of joyous celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream (for filling)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Gradually mix in melted butter and vanilla extract. Combine with dry ingredients until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan; spread evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before rolling in parchment paper; allow to cool completely.
- Unroll gently, spread whipped heavy cream over the sponge, roll it back up, and top with dark chocolate ganache.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg