Chocolate Hazelnut Christmas Log
Chocolate Hazelnut Christmas Log is a delightful festive dessert that combines rich chocolate and nutty hazelnuts in a stunning rolled cake. This showstopper features layers of moist chocolate sponge, creamy hazelnut filling, and a glossy chocolate ganache, making it perfect for holiday gatherings. Easy to prepare and visually impressive, it is sure to captivate your guests and family alike.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 10 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
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- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
- 1 cup heavy cream (divided)
- 6 oz bittersweet chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Gently fold in cocoa powder, flour, and baking powder until just combined.
- Spread batter onto the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until springy to touch.
- Allow cooling slightly before flipping onto another parchment sheet.
- Whip 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form; fold in chocolate hazelnut spread.
- Spread filling over cooled sponge cake, roll tightly from one end while peeling off parchment.
- For ganache, heat remaining cream until steaming; pour over chopped chocolate until smooth.
- Drizzle ganache over the log; slice and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg