Description
Chocolate Yule Log Cake is a holiday classic that combines rich chocolate flavor with a stunning presentation, making it the perfect centerpiece for festive gatherings. This delightful dessert features a light and airy sponge cake rolled with luscious whipped cream filling, all enveloped in velvety chocolate frosting. Whether you’re celebrating with family or impressing guests at a dinner party, this Chocolate Yule Log Cake is sure to evoke warm memories and joyful moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- Optional: chocolate shavings for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and cocoa powder; set aside.
- Beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes). Gently fold in dry mixture and melted butter until just combined.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly, then invert onto a powdered sugar-dusted towel and roll up tightly while still warm. Let cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Unroll the cake, spread half of the cream across the surface, then re-roll.
- Frost the outside with remaining whipped cream and decorate with optional chocolate shavings.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg