Celebrate the festive season with this indulgent Chocolate Yule Log. Made with a rich chocolate sponge, creamy filling, and a luscious chocolate ganache, this dessert is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs separated
- 100 g granulated sugar divided
- 50 g all-purpose flour sifted
- 25 g unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
- 150 ml heavy cream for filling
- 200 g dark chocolate chopped, for ganache
- 100 ml heavy cream for ganache
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks with 50g of sugar until pale and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add 50g of sugar and continue whisking until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the flour and cocoa powder into the egg yolk mixture, then fold in the egg whites.
- Spread the batter evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until the sponge is set.
- While the sponge is baking, prepare the chocolate ganache by heating 100ml of cream to a simmer, then pour over 200g of chopped dark chocolate. Stir until smooth.
- Once the sponge is baked, turn it out onto a clean kitchen towel and roll it up loosely while it's still warm. Let it cool completely.
- Unroll the sponge and spread with 150ml of whipped heavy cream. Reroll tightly without the towel.
- Cover the rolled sponge with the chocolate ganache. Use a fork to create a bark-like texture.
- Chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg