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Chocolate Yule Log

Chocolate Yule Log

Cost $15, save $10

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  • 180 Min
  • 10 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Buttercream Filling

    • 1 ⅔ cups powdered sugar
    • ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
    • 2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur
    • 1 ½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1 pinch salt
    • ⅓ cup mascarpone cheese

  • Sponge Cake

    • 2 tablespoons melted butter
    • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 🥚 5 large eggs, at room temperature
    • ⅔ cup white sugar
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla
    • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, or as needed

  • Ganache Frosting

    • 1 cup heavy cream, boiling-hot
    • 1 (8 ounce) package dark chocolate chips

STEPS

1

Whip powdered sugar, butter, coffee-flavored liqueur, cocoa powder, and salt in a mixer until light and fluffy. Add mascarpone cheese and mix until combined.

2

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a 13x18-inch rimmed sheet pan with butter and parchment paper.

3

Whisk cocoa powder, flour, and salt together in a bowl. In a mixer, whip eggs and sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla and alternating portions of cocoa mixture until just combined.

4

Pour batter into prepared pan, tap to remove air bubbles, and bake for 8-10 minutes. Dust a towel with powdered sugar in preparation.

5

Flip the baked cake onto the towel, remove parchment, and roll cake with the towel. Let cool for 15 minutes.

6

Unroll the cake, spread buttercream filling, and re-roll. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.

7

To make ganache, pour hot cream over chocolate chips, whisk until melted, and let cool slightly.

8

Frost the chilled log with ganache and decorate with tree bark texture. Refrigerate until fully set.

9

Dust finished log with cocoa powder and powdered sugar before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

526

Calories

  • 6
    Protein
  • 56
    Carbs
  • 34
    Fats

💡 For a stronger coffee flavor, use espresso powder instead of coffee liqueur.Ensure the sponge cake is not overbaked to maintain flexibility for rolling.Decorate the log with meringue mushrooms or rosemary for added festive appeal.