Description
A delightful holiday dessert showcasing rich chocolate and creamy praline goodness, perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 100 g all-purpose flour
- 30 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 200 g dark chocolate, chopped
- 200 ml liquid cream (heavy or whipping)
- 200 g praline paste (hazelnut or almond-based)
- 200 ml liquid cream (cold)
- Assorted chocolates (truffles, curls, or shavings)
- Crushed hazelnuts
- Icing sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). In a bowl, beat the eggs with granulated sugar until pale and thick.
- Sift in the flour and cocoa powder, gently folding to combine the ingredients.
- Pour the batter into a lined rectangular baking tray and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until it springs back when touched. Let it cool, then roll it up with parchment paper.
- Heat the cream until it simmers and pour it over the chopped dark chocolate. Let it sit for a moment before stirring until smooth. Allow it to cool until thick.
- Whip the cold cream until soft peaks form, then fold in the praline paste.
- Unroll the cooled sponge cake and spread it with the chocolate ganache and praline cream. Roll it back into a log shape and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Unwrap the log and decorate it with assorted chocolates, crushed hazelnuts, and a dusting of icing sugar before serving.
Notes
For best texture and flavor, enjoy it within the first two days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Yule Log, Chocolate Cake, Holiday Dessert, Christmas Treat