Description
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of this Easter Chocolate Log Cake. A delightful dessert perfect for your holiday celebrations!
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Whipped Cream Filling:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorations:
- 1 cup chocolate ganache or frosting
- Pastel sprinkles
- Mini chocolate eggs
- Shredded coconut or crushed cookies for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- Prepare the cake batter: Beat eggs with sugar and vanilla until thick. Sift together dry ingredients and fold into the egg mixture. Spread batter in the pan and bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Roll the cake: Roll the warm cake in a towel and let it cool.
- Make the whipped cream: Whip cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble the cake: Unroll the cake, spread with whipped cream, and re-roll. Cover with ganache or frosting.
- Decorate: Add mini eggs, sprinkles, and coconut or cookies. Chill before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, brush the cake with a light layer of orange juice or espresso before filling.
- You can use store-bought frosting or ganache for convenience.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
