Description
The Chocolate Hazelnut Yule Log is a festive dessert that combines rich chocolate and creamy hazelnut flavors, wrapped in a light sponge cake. This delightful holiday treat is drizzled with luscious ganache and topped with crunchy hazelnuts, making it a showstopper for any celebration. Perfect for sharing, each slice promises a burst of flavor that will leave your guests asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Nutella or hazelnut spread
- 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts (toasted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs until frothy; gently fold in melted butter and vanilla extract.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes until set but soft.
- Invert cake onto a powdered sugar-dusted towel, peel off parchment, and roll tightly while warm.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form; fold in Nutella for the filling.
- Unroll the cooled cake, spread filling evenly, roll again tightly, and chill.
- Melt chocolate with heavy cream for ganache; drizzle over the log and top with chopped hazelnuts before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating orange zest into the filling. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.