Chocolate Log Cake

8 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 3/16 cups semisweet chocolate pieces
  • 7/8 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 5/8 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 3/4 cups hazelnut or peanut brittle
  • 1 box cookies gavotte, chocolate crepe cookies

Directions

  1. 1
    In a small bowl, place the chocolate in pieces and the butter, melt them in the microwave for about 2 minutes and mix.
  2. 2
    In a medium bowl, mix the eggs and sugar until well incorporated, add the melted chocolate, then the flour and baking powder.
  3. 3
    Mix well to obtain a smooth batter.
  4. 4
    Grease a sheet cake pan with butter and line it with parchment paper. Pour the batter and microwave in High for about 8 to 10 minutes (depending on the power of your microwave).
  5. 5
    Remove the cake from pan and remove parchment paper. Let it cool completely before cutting into 2 or 3 layers.
  6. 6
    Melt the britlle, crumble the gavotte cookies and mix.
  7. 7
    To assemble the cake, arrange the first layer, spread the crispy mixture with a spatula, cover with a second layer and spread with another layer of crispy mixture.
  8. 8
    Place third layer and coat the entire cake with the remaining crispy mixture.
  9. 9
    Store in a cool place until serving.
  10. 10
    Bring it to room temperature at least 30 minutes before serving.

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