Description
Indulge in the festive charm of a Dark Chocolate Cherry Yule Log, featuring a rich chocolate cake filled with luscious cherry-infused cream. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, this stunning dessert combines the deep flavors of dark chocolate with the tartness of cherries, making it a delightful centerpiece for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 1 cup cherries (fresh or frozen), pitted and chopped
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- Melt dark chocolate and butter together until smooth; allow to cool slightly.
- In a bowl, sift flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Gradually mix into cooled chocolate mixture until combined.
- Beat eggs in a separate bowl until pale and fluffy. Gently fold into the chocolate mixture.
- Pour batter onto prepared pan; spread evenly and bake for 12-15 minutes until set but moist.
- Cool slightly before rolling the cake tightly with parchment inside.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; fold in cherries for filling.
- Unroll cake, spread filling evenly, then re-roll without parchment paper. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 278
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 97mg