Chocolate Yule Log
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Preparation : 15 min
Cooking : 10 min
Total time : 25 min Rest : 0 min
8 people
125 g caster sugar
3 eggs
100 g self-raising flour
25 g cocoa powder
150 g dark chocolate (melted)
300 g icing sugar
150 g unsalted butter
15 ml milk
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RECIPE STEPS
1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease and line a swiss roll tin with baking paper.
2
Fit the main blade to the main bowl and pour in the caster sugar and eggs and press AUTO. Whisk until pale and light then add the flour and cocoa powder. Press PULSE then pour into the tin ensuring to cover the whole surface. Bake for 8-10 minutes until firm but springy.
- 125 g caster sugar
- 3 eggs
3
Meanwhile, for the buttercream, fit the main blade to the main bowl and pour in icing sugar and butter, press PULSE for 5 seconds to combine. Pour in the melted chocolate and milk and press AUTO and mix until fully combined.
- 300 g icing sugar
- 150 g unsalted butter
4
Dust a large sheet of parchment paper with caster sugar then turn the sponge out onto it. Trim the edges, tightly roll up the sponge and leave to cool.
- 125 g caster sugar
5
Unroll the sponge and spread on a generous layer of buttercream and tightly roll up again.
6
Cover the roll with the remaining buttercream. Use a fork to create a log effect. Dust with icing sugar for a finishing touch.
1 comment
Yummy and very easy. The sponge is slightly dry, but the icing is delicious and makes up for it. I will be making it again this season.