Description
A Classic Holiday Delight for Every Table
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup milk or cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a jelly roll pan with parchment and spray with nonstick spray.
- Beat egg yolks with sugar until pale and thick. In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold cocoa powder, flour, and salt into yolk mixture, then fold in egg whites until combined.
- Spread batter evenly into pan and bake for 12–15 minutes. Do not overbake.
- Immediately turn cake onto powdered sugar–dusted towel and roll while warm. Let cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff. Unroll cake and spread whipped cream inside. Reroll gently.
- Beat butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk for frosting until fluffy.
- Frost cake to resemble a log, creating texture with a fork. Decorate with optional sugared cranberries or mint.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. Bring to room temperature before slicing.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg