Best 6 Chocolate Log Roll Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Chocolate Log Roll, a timeless dessert that captivates taste buds with its rich chocolate flavor and irresistible texture. This culinary creation consists of a moist and fluffy sponge cake, generously filled with a velvety chocolate ganache and meticulously rolled to form a perfect log. The result is a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more. Accompanying this classic recipe are two enticing variations: a luscious Raspberry Chocolate Log Roll, where tart raspberries complement the chocolate ganache, and a decadent Pistachio Chocolate Log Roll, where nutty pistachios add a unique twist to the traditional combination. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, this article unveils the secrets to crafting these extraordinary desserts, ensuring success in your culinary endeavors.

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CHOCOLATE YULE LOG



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If you haven't tried this classic holiday dessert because you thought it required advanced baking and pastry skill, then get ready to buche up this Noel, since the techniques required are actually quite simple. This classic holiday dessert is a showstopper, but it's often better looking than it is tasting, which is not the case here, thanks to a simple-to-make, rich chocolate sponge cake, and mocha buttercream filling. Garnished here with meringue mushrooms and rosemary.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 3h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ⅔ cups powdered sugar
½ cup butter, at room temperature
1 ½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur
⅓ cup mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons melted butter
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 large eggs, at room temperature
⅔ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons powdered sugar, or as needed
1 cup heavy cream, boiling-hot
1 (8 ounce) package dark chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Whip powdered sugar, butter, cocoa powder, salt, and coffee liqueur together in the bowl of a stand mixer on high speed. Transfer buttercream into a separate bowl and add mascarpone cheese. Mix until combined; set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brush a little melted butter over a 13x18-inch rimmed sheet pan. Line pan with parchment paper and brush remaining melted butter on top.
  • Combine cocoa powder, salt, and flour together in a bowl; whisk or sift to break up clumps.
  • Place eggs in the clean bowl of your stand mixer. Add sugar and whip until fluffy, thick, and very light in color. Add 1/2 of the cocoa powder mixture and vanilla extract; mix on low speed for a few seconds. Beat in remaining cocoa mixture on low for a few seconds. Switch to high speed; stop once mixture is moistened but not fully blended. Pull off the whisk attachment and whisk batter with it until evenly blended.
  • Pour batter onto the prepared sheet pan and spread out with a spatula, leaving some room around the edges. Tap pan on the counter to knock out the large bubbles.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is dry and edges start to pull away from the sides, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Dust a clean kitchen towel with enough powdered sugar to cover an area slightly larger than the sponge cake. Remove cake from the oven. Run a knife around the edges of the pan. Sprinkle some powdered sugar over the top. Run a spatula under the parchment paper to make sure it's not stuck to the pan.
  • Quickly flip pan on top of the sugared area to invert the cake. Remove parchment paper and dust cake with more powdered sugar. Gently roll cake up inside the towel; allow to cool for 15 minutes.
  • Unroll cake and dollop buttercream on top, reserving some for later. Spread frosting to the edges. Roll cake up over the frosting, using the towel to lift it if needed. Sprinkle more powdered sugar on top. Wrap log in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
  • Combine chocolate chips and hot cream in a bowl. Let sit for 1 minute. Whisk until chocolate melts.
  • Make an angled cut 3 inches from one end of the log. Place log on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Apply some buttercream to the angled slice and attach it to one side. Spread a layer of ganache all over the cake, except for the swirls. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up ganache.
  • Carve lines into the ganache using the tip of a knife to create the appearance of tree bark. Refrigerate until completely chilled before serving. Dust with cocoa powder and powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.3 calories, Carbohydrate 55.7 g, Cholesterol 165.4 mg, Fat 33.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 19.8 g, Sodium 245.4 mg, Sugar 48.9 g

CRISPY CHOCOLATE LOG



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"Our teacher challenged our class to use the microwave for more than defrosting and reheating leftovers," write Michael Saunders and Andy Lyness of West Delaware Middle School in Manchester, Iowa. "This crispy jelly roll is one of our favorite microwave recipes."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (10 ounces) large marshmallows
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup peanut butter
5-1/2 cups crisp rice cereal
1-1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with waxed paper; grease the paper and set aside. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the marshmallows, butter and peanut butter. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 minutes; stir until well blended. Stir in cereal until well coated. Spread into prepared pan. , In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate and butterscotch chips. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 minutes. Stir; spread over cereal mixture to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side, peeling waxed paper away while rolling. Place seam side down on a serving plate. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set. Cut into 1-in. slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHOCOLATE ROLL I



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This is a chocolate roll that you will get many raves about. Keep this recipe handy because I am afraid you will be asked for it. This is a great cake for having guests over for dinner. You must follow step by step, no shortcuts for success.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 eggs
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pint heavy whipping cream, whipped
¼ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting
¼ cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line one 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and grease and flour lightly.
  • Separate the eggs. Beat the whites with the cream of tartar until stiff. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup of the sugar.
  • Sift the remaining sugar, cocoa, and flour together. Beat the egg yolks until thick and fold the flour mixture into them. Stir in vanilla. (The egg yolk mixture will be very stiff). Carefully fold the egg yolk mixture into the beaten egg whites. Evenly spread the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 20 minutes. Let cake cool for 5 minutes. Turn cake onto a towel sprinkled with confectioner's sugar, peel off parchment paper and roll cake up with the towel. Let cake cool completely. Unroll cake and spread with the whipped cream. Roll again. Serve with Foamy Butter Sauce or Fudge Sauce. For variation, you can add 2 tablespoons of rum or your favorite liqueur to the whipped cream. Serves 8.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 65.9 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 22.3 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

YUMMY CHOCOLATE LOG



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A Christmas treat the kids will enjoy helping to make, with an unusual minty filling

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 eggs
85g golden caster sugar
85g plain flour (minus 2 tbsp)
2 tbsp cocoa powder
½ tsp baking powder
50g butter, plus extra for the tin
140g dark chocolate , broken into squares
1 tbsp golden syrup
284ml pot double cream
200g icing sugar, sifted
2-3 extra strong mints, crushed (optional)
icing sugar and holly sprigs to decorate - ensure you remove the berries before serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Butter and line a 23 x 32cm Swiss roll tin with baking parchment. Beat the eggs and golden caster sugar together with an electric whisk for about 8 mins until thick and creamy.
  • Mix the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder together, then sift onto the egg mixture. Fold in very carefully, then pour into the tin. Tip the tin from side to side to spread the mixture into the corners. Bake for 10 mins.
  • Lay a sheet of baking parchment on a work surface. When the cake is ready, tip it onto the parchment, peel off the lining paper, then roll the cake up from its longest edge with the paper inside. Leave to cool.
  • To make the icing, melt the butter and dark chocolate together in a bowl over a pan of hot water. Take from the heat and stir in the golden syrup and 5 tbsp double cream. Beat in the icing sugar until smooth.
  • Whisk the remaining double cream until it holds its shape. Unravel the cake, spread the cream over the top, scatter over the crushed extra strong mints, if using, then carefully roll up again into a log.
  • Cut a thick diagonal slice from one end of the log. Lift the log on to a plate, then arrange the slice on the side with the diagonal cut against the cake to make a branch. Spread the icing over the log and branch (don't cover the ends), then use a fork to mark the icing to give the effect of tree bark. Scatter with unsifted icing sugar to resemble snow, and decorate with holly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 18 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 64 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 54 grams sugar, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

CHOCOLATE ROLL



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This can be wrapped in foil and frozen.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
6 ounces sweet dark chocolate (preferably Baker's German)
3 tablespoons cold water
Cocoa, for dusting
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup or less confectioners' sugar, to taste
1 to 2 teaspoons vanilla, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 by 3/4-inch pan. Cut waxed paper width of pan plus 5 inches in length. Line the pan so there is at least 2 inches of waxed paper extending over both ends of the pan. Grease the paper.
  • Separate the eggs, and beat the yolks with the sugar, until they are light, creamy and thickened.
  • Break chocolate into pieces and place in medium saucepan with the water. Melt over hot (not boiling) and let cool.
  • Using clean beaters, beat the egg whites until stiff. Stir the chocolate into the yolks and fold in the beaten egg whites. Gently combine. To facilitate this, put a small amount of whites into the yolk and chocolate mixture and then add all this back into the whites.
  • Spread the chocolate mixture evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Shut off the oven and bake 5 minutes more. Practice will tell you if the timing is right.
  • Remove from the oven and cover top with a dishtowel wrung out in cold water. Stretch the cloth tight and tuck under the pan. Cool, and refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Remove the cloth carefully and loosen edges with knife. Dust top heavily and completely with cocoa. Lay 2 pieces of waxed paper longer than the pan side by side overlapping with the top over the bottom. Turn out cake on bottom end of paper and carefully pull off the waxed paper.
  • Whip the cream over a bowl of ice, and add the sugar and vanilla when it begins to thicken. Beat until stiff.
  • Spread the cake with the whipped cream, with less towards the top. Roll the cake from bottom, the long side forward, using the waxed paper to roll it. When rolled, the paper should be all around it so you can mold it with your hands as you finish. Put on a long wooden board to chill for a few hours.
  • When ready to serve, open the paper and cut off along side with the tip of a knife. If there are cracks along the side, dust all over with the cocoa in a shaker or use a small sieve or sifter to distribute it where needed.

DARK CHOCOLATE LOG ROLL



Dark Chocolate Log Roll image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Butter, for greasing
1 box dark chocolate cake mix
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 jar seedless red raspberry preserves
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
8 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Dust a large sheet of aluminum foil with confectioners' sugar.
  • Grease a jelly-roll pan with butter, and then line the bottom with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, mix the boxed cake mix with the oil, 1 cup water and eggs and until well blended. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake until a fork or toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 20 minutes. While the cake is still hot, run a knife along the edges to release it from the pan. Immediately invert the cake onto the prepared sheet of aluminum foil. Let cool.
  • Spread the cake with the red raspberry preserves and set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, scald the heavy whipping cream. Remove from the heat and add the dark chocolate. Stir until all of the chocolate is melted. Let the mixture stand until spreadable. Spread over the cake. Immediately after, begin to roll up the cake starting at the long edge and use the foil to help roll and tighten the cake. Wrap the rolled cake tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, 2 to 3 hours.
  • To serve unwrap and dust with confectioners' sugar.

Tips:

  • Make sure your sponge cake is completely cool before spreading the filling. This will prevent the filling from melting and making the cake soggy.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a plastic bag with the corner snipped off.
  • To make the chocolate ganache, use good-quality chocolate. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the frosting.
  • If you want a thicker ganache, use less cream. If you want a thinner ganache, use more cream.
  • For a fun twist, you can add chopped nuts, dried fruit, or even candy to the filling.

Conclusion:

Chocolate log roll is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple tips, you can make a chocolate log roll that is sure to impress your friends and family. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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