Chocolate Yule Log with Cherry Filling
Chocolate Yule Log with Cherry Filling is a festive dessert that captures the essence of the holiday season. This delightful treat features a moist chocolate sponge rolled around a luscious cherry filling, crowned with fluffy whipped cream. Perfect for gatherings, this showstopper not only looks impressive but also tastes heavenly, making it a must-have on your holiday table. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll create a stunning dessert that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup cherry filling (jarred or homemade)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour and cocoa powder. Mix in the sugar before adding eggs and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes until set.
- Invert the cake onto a powdered sugar-dusted kitchen towel, remove parchment, and roll up gently.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form, then unroll cooled cake and layer with cherry filling followed by whipped cream.
- Roll up tightly again, frost with remaining whipped cream, and dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute cherries with other berries such as raspberries or strawberries for a fruity twist. Consider adding vanilla extract to enhance flavor.