Description
A rich and festive yule log cake that can be filled with Nutella mousse or eggnog cream, perfect for holiday meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs, separated
- ยฝ cup granulated sugar
- โ cup all-purpose flour
- ยผ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ยผ tsp salt
- ยฝ tsp vanilla extract
- ยพ cup heavy cream (for Nutella mousse)
- ยฝ cup Nutella
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for Nutella mousse)
- ยพ cup heavy cream (for eggnog cream)
- โ cup eggnog
- 2 tbsp instant vanilla pudding mix
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (for ganache)
- ยฝ cup heavy cream (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Line a 10ร15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment and lightly grease.
- In one bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, beat yolks with sugar and vanilla until pale.
- Gently fold in sifted flour, cocoa, and salt, then fold in the egg whites.
- Pour into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 10โ12 minutes.
- While warm, invert onto a clean towel dusted with cocoa. Roll the cake with the towel and cool completely.
- Prepare your chosen filling.
- Unroll the cooled cake. Spread a thick layer of your chosen filling. Roll the cake back without the towel.
- Cover with ganache and use a fork to make bark lines. Chill for 30 minutes to set.
- Cut into slices and serve on a flat plate. Optionally, add powdered sugar or small holly leaves for decoration.
Notes
Beat egg whites well for a light sponge. Use a clean towel dusted with cocoa to avoid sticking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg