Jyneelle demystifies the process behind making a Chocolate Yule Log. This impressive Christmas dessert is made using three basic components. A foam cake, cream filling and chocolate ganache is all you need to create your own Chocolate Yule Log.
Chocolate Yule Log
Chocolate sponge
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup flour
Topping- Ganache
- 1 cup Chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
Filling- Whipping cream
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 8 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp icing sugar
Directions
- In a large bowl whip four eggs and sugar until light and frothy. It will double in size and become foamy.
- Gently fold in shifted cocoa powder and flour until combined.
- Spread thinly on a parchment lined baking tray and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
- Right after removing the cake from the oven, sprinkle with sugar, put another piece of parchment on top and roll the cake while warm.
- Place in the fridge to cool.
Directions: Cream Filling
- Put whipping cream and sugar in a bowl and whip until stiff peaks
Direction: Chocolate Ganache
- Put cream and chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and heat in the microwave for thirty second intervals, stirring every time, until melted.
Assembly
- Unroll the cooled cake from the fridge and fill with whipped cream. Re roll it and refrigerate until it has set up a little.
- Remove from the the fridge and place on the plate or board it will be served on. Add cooled ganache to the top and add texture with a fork.
- Add rosemary, icing sugar or berries as decorations and serve!
