Christmas Chocolate Yule Log

A decadent triple-chocolate Swiss roll style cake filled with either rich buttercream or fresh cream and berries.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 765.5 kcals 6124 kcals
Carbohydrates 75.3 grams 602.1 grams
Fat 47.8 grams 382.4 grams
Protein 8.6 grams 68.5 grams
Cook Time
14 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
250
g
Dark Chocolate
Minimum 60% cocoa solids
450
g
Golden Icing Sugar
Plus extra for dusting
50
g
Dairy
6
piece
Eggs
Separated
250
g
2
tbsp
400
ml
Double Cream
Lightly whipped
Fruits
Liquids
1
dash
OilsFats
1
dash
Vegetable Oil
For greasing

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 220°C.
  • Line a 23x33cm Swiss roll tin with oiled greaseproof paper.
  • Whisk caster sugar and egg yolks until light and thick.
  • Melt chocolate with 4 tbsp water over simmering water and stir in the egg mixture.
  • Whisk egg whites until stiff and gently fold into the chocolate batter.
  • Pour batter into the tin and bake for 12 to 14 minutes.
  • Cool the cake in the tin on a wire rack for 2 hours.
  • Invert the cake onto fresh paper, remove the tin, and peel off the backing.
  • Beat butter, icing sugar, cocoa, and milk to make buttercream.
  • Spread half the icing or the cream and berries over the cake.
  • Roll the cake tightly from the long side using the paper for support.
  • Cover with remaining icing or dust with icing sugar before serving.