Description
This Raspberry Chocolate Yule Log is a decadent dessert combining rich chocolate with tart raspberries, perfect for the holidays. It’s a showstopping treat achievable for home bakers with a stunning pink ganache swirl.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour (120g / ½ cup): Provides structure.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (30g / ¼ cup): Adds rich chocolate flavor.
- Baking Powder (1 tsp / 5g): Helps the cake rise.
- Salt (¼ tsp / 1g): Enhances flavors.
- Granulated Sugar (150g / ¾ cup): Provides sweetness.
- Large Eggs (4): For structure and richness.
- Whole Milk (80ml / ⅓ cup): Adds moisture.
- Unsalted Butter (280g / 1 ¼ cup): Provides richness and flavor.
- Vanilla Extract (2 tsp / 10ml): Enhances flavor.
- Fresh Raspberries (200g / 7oz): The star of the filling.
- Lemon Juice (½ tsp / 2ml): Brightens the raspberry compote.
- Powdered Sugar (200g / 1 ½ cup): Creates a smooth buttercream.
- Dark Chocolate (160g / 5½oz): Adds intense chocolate flavor.
- Heavy Cream (150ml / ⅔ cup): Creates the pink ganache.
- Raspberry Puree (30g / 2 tbsp): Adds color and raspberry flavor to the ganache.
- Toasted Almond Slivers (15g / 2 tbsp): Provides crunch.
Instructions
- Prepare Sponge: Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Mix in eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Make Compote: Cook raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice until thickened.
- Prepare Buttercream: Beat butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Melt chocolate and add to buttercream.
- Make Ganache: Heat cream, melt chocolate, and stir in raspberry puree.
- Assemble Log: Spread buttercream, chill, glaze with ganache, and garnish with almonds.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum. Feel free to substitute raspberries with other berries.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: yule log,buche de noel,chocolate,raspberry,dessert,holiday,baking,ganache