Immerse yourself in a festive delight with our Chocolate and Candied Orange Yule Log. This gourmet creation combines the strength of dark chocolate with the freshness of candied oranges for a taste experience that awakens the senses.
The softness of the rolled biscuit is combined with a rich, creamy chocolate ganache. With every bite, the orange slivers add a slightly tangy touch that perfectly balances the depth of the cocoa. Each slice is a real treat for your palate, a celebration of flavours that mingle in sublime harmony, making this dessert the highlight of your festive meal.
Ingredients for the chocolate-orange Yule log
For the biscuit roll for 6 to 8 people :
- 4 eggs
- 100g sugar
- 100g flour
- 20g cocoa powder
Dark chocolate ganache :
- 200g dark chocolate
- 20cl single cream
- 50g of butter
Trim and decoration :
- Candied orange peel (finely chopped)
- Orange segments for decoration
- Icing sugar for decoration
Preparation stages :
Preparing the biscuit: the foundation of your log
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites. Whisk the yolks with the sugar until the mixture whitens.
- Sift in the flour and cocoa.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold gently into the mixture.
- Roll out the pastry on a baking tray lined with baking paper and bake for 12 minutes.
- Once out of the oven, roll the biscuit in a damp cloth and leave to cool.
Making the chocolate ganache
- Heat the cream and pour over the chopped chocolate.
- Add the butter and stir until smooth.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour.
The art of log rolling :
- Unroll the biscuit, spread with a layer of ganache and sprinkle with the candied orange peel.
- Roll up the biscuit and cover with the remaining ganache.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Before serving, decorate with orange segments, icing sugar or chocolate shavings.
Enjoy your meal!
Nutritional details
For one share (based on 10 shares) :
- Calories: approximately 350 kcal
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 20g (of which saturated: 12g)
- Carbohydrates: 35g (of which sugars: 25g)
These values are approximate and may vary depending on the exact quantities and brands of ingredients used.
The Yule Log Tradition: A Brief History
The origins of the Yule Log go back to a pagan European tradition celebrating the winter solstice. Families would choose a tree trunk, often oak or beech, and burn it in the hearth, which was supposed to provide light and warmth during the shortest days of the year. With the advent of Christianity, this tradition became part of the Christmas celebrations.
In the 19th century, the practice of burning a real log became less common, particularly with urbanisation and the disappearance of large fireplaces. It was then that French pastry chefs created an edible version of the log – a rolled cake decorated to resemble a tree trunk. The Yule log quickly became an essential part of the Christmas meal in France, and its popularity has spread to other countries, with a multitude of regional and personal variations that perpetuate the warm spirit of this long-standing winter tradition.
