Description
Cherry-Almond Yule Log with Ganache is a festive dessert that combines fluffy chocolate cake rolled around a luscious cherry-almond filling, topped with silky ganache. This visually stunning treat is perfect for holiday celebrations or any occasion that calls for something special. Easy to prepare, this showstopper will impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 cup cherries (fresh or canned), pitted and chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat sugar and eggs until fluffy; gently fold in dry ingredients.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once cooled slightly, turn the cake onto a dusted towel and spread cherry filling evenly before rolling tightly from one end.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering; pour over chopped chocolate in a bowl. Let sit briefly then stir until smooth.
- Place the rolled cake seam-side down on a serving platter and pour ganache over generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg