Chocolate Yule Log

A festive chocolate sponge roll filled with a rich chestnut and mascarpone cream, perfect for a decadent Christmas dessert.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 525.7 kcals 3154.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 47.7 grams 286.2 grams
Fat 33.1 grams 198.4 grams
Protein 9.1 grams 54.8 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
175
g
2
tbsp
Icing Sugar
For dusting
Dairy
6
piece
Eggs
Free-range, separated
150
ml
Double Cream
Whipped until soft peaks form
Fruits
150
g
Chestnut Purée
Sweetened
GrainsCereals
NutsSeeds
75
g
Chestnuts
Cooked, roughly chopped
OilsFats
1
unit
Vegetable Oil
For brushing the paper

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Line a 23x33cm Swiss roll tin with greaseproof paper and brush lightly with vegetable oil.
  • Whisk caster sugar and egg yolks until pale and thick, then stir in flour and melted chocolate.
  • Whisk egg whites in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture using a large metal spoon.
  • Pour batter into the tin and bake for 18-20 minutes until springy.
  • Cool the cake in the tin on a wire rack for at least two hours.
  • Turn the cake onto a tea towel, remove the tin, and peel off the paper.
  • Mix chestnut purée, whipped cream, and mascarpone, then fold in chopped chestnuts.
  • Spread filling over cake leaving a 2cm border and roll tightly using the towel.
  • Transfer to a dish, slice, and dust with icing sugar.