Description
Delightful holiday dessert that features a rich chocolate cake rolled with creamy filling, resembling an enchanted log.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup butter
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Fresh cranberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 15×10 inch jelly roll pan. Line with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and granulated sugar together until thick and pale.
- Sift flour, cocoa powder, and salt together and gently fold into the egg mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the sponge springs back when touched.
- Remove from the oven and immediately roll the cake with the parchment paper from the short end. Allow it to cool.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Melt chocolate and butter together until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
- Unroll the cooled sponge and spread whipped cream over it. Roll it back up gently and place seam side down on a serving platter.
- Spread the chocolate ganache over the log and decorate with powdered sugar and cranberries to mimic a log.
- Chill before serving.
Notes
Use room-temperature eggs for better volume. Experiment with fillings to create unique flavors.