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Yule Log Cake

A delightful French dessert resembling a tree trunk, filled with rich chocolate cream and wrapped in a chocolate ganache, perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Course Dessert, Holiday
Cuisine French
Servings 10 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 100 g granulated sugar
  • 100 g all-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour.
  • 30 g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Filling and Ganache

  • 100 g dark chocolate Can be substituted with semi-sweet chocolate.
  • 200 ml heavy cream Can be replaced with whipped coconut cream.
  • 50 g powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Decoration

  • Chocolate shavings, for decoration Optional
  • Fresh berries or mint leaves, for garnish Optional

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Prepare a baking pan (30×40 cm) by lining it with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until pale and frothy.
  • Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, gently folding them into the egg mixture.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
  • Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and flip it onto a clean kitchen towel sprinkled with powdered sugar.
  • Let the cake cool completely before unrolling it gently.

Filling and Ganache

  • Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler or microwave until smooth.
  • Whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  • Spread the whipped cream over the cooled cake, leaving a small border.
  • Roll the cake carefully from one end, using the towel to assist.
  • Chill the rolled cake in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set.
  • Remove the cake from the refrigerator and cover it with melted dark chocolate ganache.

Decoration

  • Decorate with chocolate shavings, fresh berries, or mint leaves.

Notes

This cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20g
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