Chocolate Peanut Butter Yule Log
Chocolate Peanut Butter Yule Log is a delicious dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter. This dessert is perfect for the holiday season and is sure to impress your guests.
To make this Chocolate Peanut Butter 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
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup salted_butter" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;">unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;">powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
To start, preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 10x15 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 separate large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add in the vegetable oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined. Gradually add in the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the cake is baking, prepare the peanut butter filling. In a medium bowl, beat together the peanut butter and softened butter until smooth. Gradually add in the sugar" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;">powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing until well combined.
Once the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately flip it out onto a clean kitchen towel. Carefully remove the parchment paper and roll the cake up tightly in the towel. Let it cool completely.
Once the cake has cooled, unroll it and spread the peanut butter filling evenly over the top. Roll the cake back up tightly, using the towel to help you.
To make the chocolate ganache, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over the chocolate chips in a medium bowl. Let sit for 1-2 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
Place the rolled cake on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Pour the chocolate ganache over the top of the cake, using a spatula to spread it out evenly. Let the ganache set for 10-15 minutes before serving.
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Yule Log is a decadent and indulgent dessert that is perfect for any holiday gathering. The rich chocolate cake is perfectly balanced by the creamy peanut butter filling, and the chocolate ganache adds an extra layer of richness and flavor. This dessert is sure to be a hit with anyone who loves chocolate and peanut butter.
Type: Dessert
Ingredients: Flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, sour cream, vanilla extract, peanut butter, salted_butter" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;">unsalted butter, sugar" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;">powdered sugar, heavy cream, semisweet chocolate chips.
