A Must-Have for My Holiday Celebrations with Traditional Flavors (Chocolate and Vanilla) but the Decoration is Especially Important to Delight the Kids
Ingredients
For 8 people
For the Swiss Roll
– Eggs: 4 units
– Sugar: 100 g
– Cocoa powder: 1 tablespoon
– Pinch of salt
For the Vanilla Buttercream
– Soft butter: 250 g
– Icing sugar: 150 g
– Milk: 2 tablespoons
– Vanilla extract: 1 tablespoon
For the Chocolate Filling
– Dark chocolate: 200 g
– Heavy cream: 100 ml
– Butter: 50 g
Preparation
Total time: 2 hours 50 minutes
– Preparation: 40 minutes
– Cooking: 10 minutes
1. Prepare the Swiss Roll
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until the mixture is pale and doubled in volume. Gradually fold in the sifted flour and cocoa powder, gently mixing with a spatula to avoid deflating the batter. Pour the batter onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread evenly. Bake for about 10 minutes. Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before rolling it in a clean, slightly damp kitchen towel to form a roll.
2. Prepare the Vanilla Buttercream
Whisk the softened butter with the icing sugar until creamy. Add the vanilla extract and milk, then continue to whisk until the cream is smooth and light.
3. Prepare the Chocolate Filling
Melt the dark chocolate with the heavy cream in a double boiler or microwave, stirring regularly. Add the butter and stir until you have a smooth, shiny ganache.
4. Assemble the Log
Carefully unroll the cooled Swiss roll and spread a generous layer of vanilla buttercream inside. Re-roll the cake on itself. Trim the ends slightly to give the look of a log and place it on a presentation dish.
5. Decorate the Log
Pour the chocolate ganache over the rolled log, smoothing it out with a spatula to create a “wood bark” effect. Use a fork to draw streaks to mimic the look of a real log. Dust with powdered sugar and decorate with holly branches or other festive decorations.
Let the Log Rest
Leave the Christmas log in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving, to allow the ganache to set and the flavors to blend.
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