Description
A traditional Christmas log cake, often decorated to resemble a yule log.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups whipped cream
- 1/2 cup chocolate ganache
- Fresh berries for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Fold in the dry ingredients and melted butter.
- Spread the batter evenly on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool, then carefully roll it up in parchment paper.
- Unroll it, spread whipped cream, and re-roll it.
- Cover with chocolate ganache and decorate with berries.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for best results.
- Chill the cake before serving.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Christmas log, yule log, dessert, holiday cake