Description
Cherry Almond Yule Log with Ganache is a festive dessert that beautifully combines rich chocolate flavors with the tartness of cherries. This visually stunning rolled cake features a luscious cherry filling and is enveloped in smooth ganache, making it an impressive centerpiece for holiday gatherings. With every slice, you’ll enjoy a delightful blend of flavors that evoke warm memories of family celebrations. Perfect for both novice and experienced bakers, this recipe guarantees a show-stopping treat that will leave your guests in awe.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp pure almond extract
- 1 cup cherries (fresh or thawed from frozen)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and sugar. Add eggs, melted butter, and almond extract; mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes until springy.
- While cooling, heat cherries with a tablespoon of sugar in a saucepan until juicy.
- Once cooled slightly, invert the cake onto a powdered-sugar-dusted towel and roll tightly.
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering; pour over chocolate chips and stir until smooth.
- Unroll the cake, spread cherry filling inside, re-roll, then top with ganache.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg