Description
A traditional Yule Log Cake, perfect for holiday celebrations. This rich chocolate dessert resembles a wooden log and is a festive centerpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 eggs
- 150g sugar
- 100g all-purpose flour
- 30g cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 200g dark chocolate
- 200ml heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Sift flour, cocoa, and baking powder. Fold into egg mixture.
- Spread batter evenly on the baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Roll the warm cake with a clean towel. Let cool.
- Melt chocolate and mix with cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
- Unroll the cake, spread filling, and roll again.
- Cover with remaining chocolate cream. Use a fork to create a bark-like texture.
- Chill for 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use room-temperature eggs for better volume.
- Dust with powdered sugar for a snowy effect.
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
