Description
A festive dessert shaped like a log, often enjoyed during Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup chocolate shavings for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Spread whipped cream on the cooled cake and roll it up to form a log shape.
- Decorate with chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for best results.
- Ensure the cake is completely cool before rolling.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: christmas log cake, yule log, holiday dessert