Chocolate Christmas log

Portion : 1

Preparation time : 10 minutes

Cooking time : 7 minutes

INGREDIENTS

For the sponge cake

• 4 whole eggs
  
• ½ cup sugar
  
• ½ cup flour
  

For the filling

• Jam of your choice
  
• dark chocolate ganache
  

For the dressing

• Icing
  
• White chocolate Crispearls
  

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 410°F or 210°C.
   
2. In a bowl, using a hand mixer, beat 2 whole eggs with 2 yolks and 2/3 of the sugar until the mixture whitens and becomes frothy.
   
3. In a separate bowl, beat 2 egg whites until stiff, then carefully add the remaining 1/3 sugar until the meringue forms peaks.
   
4. Gently fold a third of the meringue into the first mixture, followed by the flour. Then add the remaining meringue.
   
5. Pour the mixture onto an ovenproof tray lined with lightly greased baking paper, and smooth gently with a metal spatula.
   
6. Bake for 7 min.
   
7. Once out of the oven, turn the sponge onto another sheet of baking paper, peel off the baking paper and roll the sponge into the shape of a log without breaking.
   
8. Set aside to cool until ready to use.
   
9. Unroll the sponge cake and spread a thin layer of jam over it, followed by the chocolate ganache.
   
10. Roll up the sponge and apply the glaze with a metal spatula.
    
11. Use a fork to decorate the log, sprinkling on a few white chocolate crispearls.
    
12. Chill until ready to eat.