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Elegant Chocolate Log

Author: chefs-mate Cuisine: American Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 12 Calories: 1741.3

Dietary:

V Vegetarian

Description

This Elegant Chocolate Log is a sophisticated dessert featuring a delicate, flour-light chocolate sponge cake that is tender and moist. The star of the dish is the luxurious filling: a fluffy mixture of heavy cream, sugar, and melted marshmallows bound with melted unsweetened chocolate for a deep, velvety flavor. The cake is gently rolled around this creamy center, creating beautiful spirals when sliced. It is an impressive centerpiece for holiday gatherings or special celebrations, offering a perfect balance of bitter chocolate and sweet cream. While it looks complex, the technique is straightforward, relying on careful rolling while warm to ensure the sponge stays pliable and intact.

Directions

Preheat oven to 375&# 194;Â°F (190ÃÂ°C). Line a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and dust lightly with cocoa powder.
Sift together the confectioners sugar, flour, salt, and baking cocoa three times to ensure a fine, lump-free texture.
In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the yolks, mixing until smooth.
In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate yolk mixture in three additions, being careful not to deflate the batter.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
While the cake bakes, prepare the filling: Heat heavy cream and sugar in a saucepan until simmering. Remove from heat and stir in the cut marshmallows and unsweetened chocolate until melted and smooth. Cool completely until thickened but spreadable.
Immediately upon removing the cake from the oven, loosen the edges with a knife. Invert the cake onto a clean tea towel dusted with confectioners sugar. Peel off the parchment paper.
Starting from the narrow end, roll the cake up loosely with the towel inside to set its shape. Let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Once cool, unroll the cake carefully. Spread the cooled chocolate-marshmallow filling evenly over the surface, leaving a small border.
Re-roll the cake tightly but gently, using the towel to help shape it into a log. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1741.3kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29.9g46%
Saturated Fat 17.7g89%
Cholesterol 66.0mg22%
Sodium 5120.1mg214%
Total Carbohydrate 377.2g126%
Dietary Fiber 3.7g15%
Sugars 353.7g
Protein 9.6g20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Elegant Chocolate Log