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Yule Log

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A festive and elegant chocolate dessert that captures the spirit of holiday gatherings with its beautiful presentation and delightful flavors.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Holiday
Cuisine: French
Calories: 370

Ingredients
  

Sponge Cake Ingredients
  • 4 large eggs, separated
  • 2/3 cup sugar, divided
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling and Frosting Ingredients
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
  • 2 tablespoons 2 percent milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional Garnish
  • Sugared cranberries and sugared rosemary sprigs for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the egg whites in a large mixing bowl and let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  2. Line a greased 15x10x1-inch baking pan with parchment paper, grease the paper, and set aside.
  3. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  4. In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks on high speed for about 5 minutes until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually mix in 1/3 cup of sugar.
  5. Sift together flour, baking cocoa, baking powder, and salt twice; then gradually incorporate into the yolk mixture.
  6. In another bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar and switch to high speed until stiff peaks form.
  7. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter until just combined, then spread this batter evenly in the prepared pan.
Baking
  1. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
  2. Let it cool for 5 minutes, then invert it onto a towel dusted with cocoa powder, carefully peeling away the parchment. Roll the cake gently in the towel (jelly-roll style) starting at a short side and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Prepare Filling and Frosting
  1. Beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then add sugar and almond extract until stiff peaks form.
  2. Unroll your cooled cake, spread the filling evenly, and roll it up again.
  3. Cream the softened butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the melted chocolate, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Frosting and Decoration
  1. Frost the cake to create a bark-like texture. Dust with extra confectioners' sugar if desired and add the sugared cranberries and rosemary sprigs for decoration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30g

Notes

Cover tightly with plastic wrap or store in an airtight container. Keep fresh in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze for up to two months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving. You can substitute almond extract with vanilla or use non-dairy whipping cream for a dairy-free option.
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