Cherry Chocolate Yule Log

Cherry Chocolate Yule Log is a delicious dessert that is perfect for the holiday season. This dessert is a combination of rich chocolate and sweet cherries, making it a perfect treat for those who love a little bit of sweetness in their life.

To make this Cherry Chocolate Yule Log, you will need the following ingredients per serving:

- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cherry preserves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;">powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh cherries, for garnish

To start, preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan and line it with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the water and vanilla extract and beat until well combined. Gradually add the flour mixture to the egg mixture, stirring until just combined.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate batter until no white streaks remain. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched. Remove the cake from the oven and immediately invert it onto a clean kitchen towel. Carefully remove the parchment paper and roll the cake up in the towel, starting at the short end. Let the cake cool completely.
In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream, sugar" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;">powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Unroll the cake and spread the cherry preserves evenly over the surface. Spread the whipped cream over the cherry preserves. Roll the cake back up and place it seam-side down on a serving platter.
Garnish with fresh cherries and serve. This Cherry Chocolate Yule Log is a perfect dessert for any holiday gathering. It is rich, decadent, and full of flavor. The combination of chocolate and cherries is a match made in heaven, and the whipped cream adds a lightness to the dessert that balances out the richness of the chocolate.
Type: Dessert
Ingredients: Flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, eggs, sugar, water, vanilla extract, cherry preserves, heavy cream, sugar" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;">powdered sugar, fresh cherries.