Description
A traditional Christmas dessert shaped like a log.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate shavings for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and line a 15×10 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick.
- Fold in dry ingredients gently.
- Pour batter into the pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes.
- Invert the cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar.
- Roll the cake with the towel and let it cool completely.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Unroll the cake, spread cream, and re-roll it.
- Frost the outside with remaining cream and decorate with chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa for better flavor.
- Ensure the cake is completely cool before frosting.
- Store in the refrigerator until serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Christmas Yule Log