Description
A traditional French Christmas dessert shaped like a Yule log, featuring a light sponge cake rolled with rich chocolate filling and decorated to resemble bark.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- Beat egg yolks and sugar until thick and pale. Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Fold gently, then add vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into chocolate mixture. Spread evenly in prepared pan.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until cake springs back when touched. Immediately turn onto a towel dusted with powdered sugar. Roll cake with towel and cool completely.
- For filling, heat cream until steaming. Pour over chopped chocolate, let sit 5 minutes, then stir until smooth. Cool to spreading consistency.
- Unroll cake, spread with filling, and re-roll. Trim ends at an angle. Place one piece on top to resemble a branch. Cover with remaining chocolate mixture. Use a fork to create bark texture. Chill before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.