Name: Yule Log
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 3 h 8 min
Yield: Serves 6
Cuisine: Swiss

Ingredients

STEP 1
Preheat the oven to 180˚C (fan 160°C, gas mark 6). Grease and line a swiss roll tin with baking paper.
STEP 2
Using a stand or hand mixer whisk the caster sugar and eggs in a large bowl until pale and light.
STEP 3
Sift together the flour and cocoa powder and gently fold into the egg mixture using a metal spoon. Pour into the prepared tin, tilting it so that it covers the whole surface.
STEP 4
Bake for 8-10 minutes until firm yet springy to the touch. Dust a large sheet of paper with caster sugar and then turn the sponge onto it. Trim off the edges. Make a dent 1cm from the edge and tightly roll up the sponge and leave to cool.
STEP 5
Using a HAND MIXER mix together the icing sugar and butter, then add the melted chocolate and milk then beat until smooth.
STEP 6
Unroll the sponge, fill generously with the filling
STEP 7
Roll the sponge back up then cover the outside with the filling.
STEP 8
Run a fork along the outside to create a yule log effect
STEP 9
Garnish with icing sugar then serve

Yule Log