Description
Indulge in the festive delight of a Chocolate Hazelnut Yule Log, where a rich chocolate sponge meets a creamy hazelnut filling. This elegant dessert is perfect for holiday gatherings, delivering an irresistible combination of flavors and textures. Each slice reveals layers of fluffy cake and luscious cream, making it a stunning centerpiece that will impress your guests and sweeten your celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup hazelnut spread
- 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts (toasted)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and granulated sugar until fluffy and pale, about 5 minutes.
- Sift in flour and cocoa powder, folding gently with a spatula to retain airiness.
- Pour batter onto the prepared sheet evenly and bake for 12-15 minutes; it should spring back when touched.
- While the sponge cools, beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in hazelnut spread and chopped hazelnuts.
- Carefully unroll the cooled sponge from parchment paper, spread the filling evenly, then roll tightly back up.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg