Chocolate Yule Log

Name: Chocolate Yule Log
Ingredients: 3 None eggs; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup flour; 1 tbsp cocoa powder; 1/4 cup light cream; 4 oz good-quality semi-sweet chocolate, chopped; 1 tbsp cherry brandy liqueur; 1 cup whipped cream; None None Toasted hazelnuts, chopped, to serve

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

3 None eggs
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup flour
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1/4 cup light cream
4 oz good-quality semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
1 tbsp cherry brandy liqueur
1 cup whipped cream
None None Toasted hazelnuts, chopped, to serve

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a 12 x 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2

Beat eggs and sugar in a medium bowl with an electric mixer 4-5 mins until thick and pale. Sift flour and cocoa together over egg mixture. Gently fold in. Spoon mixture into prepared pan and smooth surface.
3

Bake 8-10 mins, until cake springs back when lightly touched.
4

Turn out onto a clean tea towel and carefully peel off parchment paper. Trim edges. Gently roll up cake in tea towel. Set aside to cool completely.
5

Meanwhile, for the ganache, heat cream in a small saucepan on medium heat until almost boiling. Remove from heat. Add chocolate, stirring until smooth. Refrigerate until spreadable.
6

Unroll cooled sponge cake. Brush with liqueur. Spread with whipped cream. Roll up and place, seam side down, on a piece of parchment paper. Trim one end diagonally.
7

Secure cut end to side of log with a little ganache to form branch. Spread remaining ganache over cake to cover. Drag a fork across surface to create a wavy pattern to resemble bark. Sprinkle with hazelnuts.