Description
This Chocolate Brownies Yule Log is a rich and festive holiday dessert that combines the best of both worlds: a fudgy brownie base and the classic charm of a rolled yule log. With layers of whipped cream filling and a silky chocolate ganache topping, it’s a showstopper that’s surprisingly easy to make. Perfect for quick desserts, holiday parties, or impressive dinner ideas, this easy recipe is your go-to for chocolate cravings and seasonal gatherings.
Ingredients
0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
0.5 cup all-purpose flour
0.25 tsp salt
4 large eggs
0.75 cup granulated sugar
0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream (divided use: 1 cup for filling, 0.75 cup for ganache)
3 tbsp powdered sugar
0.5 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
0.75 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Powdered sugar, for dusting towel and decorating
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat eggs and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Stir in melted butter and vanilla extract.
5. Add dry ingredients to wet, mixing just until combined.
6. Spread batter evenly in the pan and bake for 12–14 minutes, until set.
7. Remove and let cool for 2 minutes. Flip onto a powdered sugar–dusted kitchen towel, peel off parchment, and roll with towel. Cool completely.
8. Beat 1 cup whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
9. Gently unroll the brownie, spread with whipped cream, and re-roll without the towel. Chill for 30 minutes.
10. Heat 0.75 cup cream and pour over chocolate chips. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
11. Pour and spread ganache over chilled log. Use fork to create bark texture.
12. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Use parchment and powdered sugar on the towel to prevent sticking.
Chill the whipped cream and beaters before making the filling for best results.
You can decorate with sugared cranberries or chocolate shavings for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Holiday, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chocolate yule log, brownie yule log, Christmas dessert, festive dessert, holiday chocolate log