Description
A delightful chocolate log cake that’s perfect for festive occasions, featuring rich chocolate flavor and smooth frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 100g granulated sugar
- 100g all-purpose flour
- 30g cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 100g dark chocolate, melted
- 200ml heavy cream
- 50g powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Whisk the eggs and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder, and gently fold it into the egg mixture.
- Fold in the melted dark chocolate until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the lined baking tray and spread it evenly.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before transferring it to a clean tea towel.
- Roll the cake with the towel from one end to the other to create a log shape and let it cool completely.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Unroll the cooled cake and spread the whipped cream evenly over the surface.
- Roll the cake back up without the towel and place it seam side down.
- Trim the ends for a clean finish and cover the log with any remaining whipped cream, dust with cocoa powder.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Don’t overmix the batter to maintain lightness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chocolate log, Christmas dessert, holiday baking, festive cake