This Chocolate Cherry Yule Log Recipe is a festive dessert perfect for Christmas celebrations. Combining rich chocolate cake with a luscious cherry filling, this dessert is sure to impress your guests during the holiday season.
The recipe is straightforward and requires basic baking techniques. You can easily customize it with different fillings or toppings to suit your taste.
Delicious Chocolate Cherry Yule Log for Christmas
This Yule log features a light chocolate sponge cake rolled with a sweet cherry filling and covered in chocolate ganache. The preparation time is about 1 hour, and it serves 8-10 people, making it an ideal centerpiece for your Christmas desserts.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup cherry preserves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Fresh cherries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 15×10 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Batter: In a bowl, mix together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and milk, then gradually mix in the dry ingredients until combined.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Roll the Cake: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar, then invert the cake onto the towel. Peel off the parchment paper and roll the cake tightly with the towel. Allow it to cool completely.
- Make the Filling: In a bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the cherry preserves until well combined.
- Assemble the Yule Log: Unroll the cooled cake and spread the cherry filling evenly over the surface. Roll the cake back up without the towel, then place it seam-side down on a serving platter.
- Prepare the Ganache: Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Once melted, let it cool slightly before pouring it over the rolled cake, spreading it evenly.
- Decorate: Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh cherries if desired. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 8-10 slices
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
