Description
Indulge in the holiday spirit with this rich and creamy yule log cake, featuring a delectable chocolate sponge rolled with fluffy filling and topped with luxurious chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
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For the Sponge:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
For the Topping:
- 1 cup chocolate ganache (prepared from high-quality chocolate)
Instructions
For the Sponge:
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3. In another bowl, beat eggs until frothy and mix in vanilla. Gradually combine both mixtures until smooth.
- 4. Spread the batter evenly onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until just set.
- 5. Once baked, cool slightly before rolling it up in parchment paper to maintain its shape.
For the Filling:
- 1. While cooling, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Reserve some whipped cream for decoration.
- To Assemble:
- 1. Unroll the cooled sponge carefully and spread half of the whipped cream evenly over it.
- 2. Roll it back up gently and place it on a serving platter.
- 3. Pour warm chocolate ganache over the rolled cake, allowing it to drip down.
- 4. Serve slices adorned with extra whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg