Description
A delightful chocolate sponge cake filled with cream, evoking warmth and holiday cheer, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp coffee or espresso powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat the eggs and sugar together until pale and fluffy.
- Fold in the sifted dry ingredients gently to maintain airiness.
- Mix in the melted butter and vanilla extract until combined, then pour the batter into the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before rolling it up in parchment dusted with powdered sugar.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, then fold in coffee powder if using.
- Unroll the cooled cake, spread the filling evenly, and roll it back up.
- Frost the outside with ganache and decorate with powdered sugar and seasonal fruits.
Notes
For a healthier option, substitute applesauce for butter or use ricotta for the filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Yule Log, Christmas dessert, holiday cake, chocolate cake