Chocolate Decadence Yule Log
Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 oz cream cheese, softened
For the Chocolate Ganache:
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350F 175C. Grease and line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar together until thick and pale. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture, then stir in the melted butter.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
While the cake is baking, prepare a clean kitchen towel by dusting it with powdered sugar.
Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and carefully invert it onto the sugared towel. Gently peel off the parchment paper. Roll the cake up with the towel and let it cool completely.
For the Filling:
In a large bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then fold it into the whipped cream mixture.
For the Ganache:
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
Remove from heat and pour it over the chocolate chips. Stir until smooth and glossy.
Assembly:
Once the cake has cooled, carefully unroll it and spread the whipped filling evenly over the surface.
Roll the cake back up, gently removing the towel as you go.
Place the Yule log on a serving platter and cover with the chocolate ganache.
Decorate with powdered sugar, sprinkles, or edible decorations.
Enjoy this rich, chocolatey Yule log as a festive and indulgent holiday treat!
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