Easy Yule Log with Chocolate and Orange: The Magic in 30 Minutes
If you’re looking for the perfect recipe to impress your guests during the holidays without spending hours in the kitchen, you’re in the right place! The Easy Chocolate and Orange Yule Log is the irresistible union between the indulgence of dark chocolate and the citrus freshness, a classic of the holidays revisited in a speedy way without sacrificing taste, simpler than the classic Yule Log. Forget complicated desserts and endless steps: our recipe, designed even for beginners, will guide you step by step to create a soft roll, a silky ganache, and a coating that will make everyone’s mouth water.
The combination of bitter cocoa with orange zest creates a fragrance that already smells like Christmas, making this dessert not only a delight for the palate but also a real hug for the soul. Get ready to collect compliments and make this yule log your showstopper of the upcoming holidays.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Affordable
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 10 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: French
- Seasonality: New Year's, Christmas
- Energy 397.82 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 32.08 (g) of which sugars 21.64 (g)
- Proteins 5.62 (g)
- Fat 28.40 (g) of which saturated 5.20 (g)of which unsaturated 3.42 (g)
- Fibers 2.88 (g)
- Sodium 24.70 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 350 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 orange (organic zest and juice)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 7 oz 60% dark chocolate
- to taste powdered sugar
Tools
- Electric Whisks Moulinex Quick Mix Hand Mixer, Fast and powerful, Sturdy and efficient, Ergonomic handle, Black, HM3108B1
- Baking Sheet Ballarini Professional Rectangular Baking Sheet, Aluminated Iron, 15.75 inches, Aluminum, 15.75 x 11.8 x 1.18 inches, 2 lbs
Steps for Easy Chocolate and Orange Yule Log
Beat the eggs with the sugar until tripled in volume.
Incorporate flour, cocoa, and orange zest.
Pour onto a 12×15 inch baking sheet with parchment paper, level, and bake at 356°F for 10-12 min.
Flip the biscuit onto a damp kitchen towel, sprinkle with sugar, cover with plastic wrap and roll it up immediately.
Make the ganache: melt chocolate with 3/4 cup of warm cream and the orange juice. In a bowl, whip the remaining cream with powdered sugar and a bit of orange juice.
Unroll the biscuit, fill with ganache, and spread the whipped cream on top, roll it up again and cover with the remaining ganache.
Decorate with dried or fresh orange slices and powdered sugar.
Tips, notes, variations for the Easy Chocolate and Orange Yule Log
Yeast? No, thanks! Yeast is not needed in the biscuit; the softness is given by perfectly whipped eggs.
Intense Aroma: For a stronger orange flavor, you can brush the unrolled biscuit with some orange juice before filling.
Quick Variation: If you don’t have time for whipped cream, use only the ganache for the filling and covering, maybe adding a pinch of cinnamon to the ganache for a spicy touch.
Decoration: Use a fork to create streaks on the ganache covering that mimic tree bark.
FAQ
If my biscuit breaks while rolling, what can I do?
Don’t worry! If the biscuit tends to break slightly, it’s not a problem for this dessert. Continue rolling gently. The ganache and whipped cream will serve as “glue” and hide any cracks once the log is covered. The trick to preventing this is rolling the biscuit while it’s still warm/lukewarm and using a damp towel.
Can I prepare the Easy Chocolate and Orange Yule Log in advance?
Yes, absolutely! In fact, preparing it in advance is recommended. You can make the entire log 1-2 days ahead and store it in the refrigerator. Resting in the fridge allows the biscuit to absorb the moisture of the filling, making it even softer and more compact. Remove it from the fridge 30 minutes before serving to enjoy at the optimal temperature.
