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Classic Chocolate Yule Log Recipe

Name: Classic Chocolate Yule Log Recipe
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: For the Cake:; 2 1/2 ounces pistachio oil, roasted hazelnut oil, or melted butter (about 1/3 cup; 70g); 2 1/2 ounces finely chopped dark chocolate, between 85% and 100% (slightly rounded 1/3 cup;70g); 1/2 ounce vanilla extract (about 1 tablespoon; 15g); 5 large eggs (8 3/4 ounces; 250g); 5 3/4 ounces sugar (about 3/4 cup; 165g); 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon (2g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use about half as much by volume or the same weight; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/4 ounces water (about 2 1/2 tablespoons; 35g); 3 3/4 ounces bread flour (about 3/4 cup, spooned; 106g); For the Ganache Frosting:; 12 ounces finely chopped dark chocolate, between 55% and 75%, or a blend thereof (about 2 heaping cups; 340g); 12 ounces heavy cream (about 1 1/2 cups; 340g); Salt and vanilla to taste; For the Filling:; 2 cups sweetened whipped cream, buttercream, or other frosting, see note (weight will vary); To Garnish:; Matcha powder, optional; Cocoa powder, optional; 1 recipe meringue mushrooms , optional

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This classic chocolate yule log recipe features a rich, moist pistachio and dark chocolate cake, filled with sweetened whipped cream frosting and topped with a luscious chocolate ganache. It's a festive and delicious holiday treat, perfect for impressing your friends and family after a big Christmas meal.

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Servings: 16

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2 1/2 ounces pistachio oil, roasted hazelnut oil, or melted butter (about 1/3 cup; 70g)

2 1/2 ounces finely chopped dark chocolate, between 85% and 100% (slightly rounded 1/3 cup;70g)

1/2 ounce vanilla extract (about 1 tablespoon; 15g)

5 large eggs (8 3/4 ounces; 250g)

5 3/4 ounces sugar (about 3/4 cup; 165g)

1 tablespoon instant espresso powder

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon (2g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use about half as much by volume or the same weight

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 1/4 ounces water (about 2 1/2 tablespoons; 35g)

3 3/4 ounces bread flour (about 3/4 cup, spooned; 106g)

12 ounces finely chopped dark chocolate, between 55% and 75%, or a blend thereof (about 2 heaping cups; 340g)

12 ounces heavy cream (about 1 1/2 cups; 340g)

Salt and vanilla to taste

2 cups sweetened whipped cream, buttercream, or other frosting, see note (weight will vary)

Matcha powder, optional

Cocoa powder, optional

1 recipe meringue mushrooms , optional

Classic Chocolate Yule Log Recipe

Ingredients

For The Cake

For The Ganache Frosting

For The Filling

To Garnish

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Classic Chocolate Yule Log Recipe

Ingredients

For The Cake

For The Ganache Frosting

For The Filling

To Garnish

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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