🎄 Coffee-Hazelnut Crunch Yule Log 🎄
A delightful and festive dessert that combines rich coffee flavors with crunchy hazelnuts, all wrapped in a light sponge cake. Perfect for holiday celebrations!
Ingredients:
For the sponge cake:
• 4 eggs
• 100 g sugar
• 100 g flour
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee
For the coffee cream:
• 250 g mascarpone
• 2 tablespoons instant coffee
• 50 g powdered sugar
For the crunchy filling:
• 100 g crushed hazelnuts
• 50 g sugar
• 50 g butter
For the decoration:
• Cocoa powder
• Whole hazelnuts
Directions:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray (approximately 10×15 inches) with parchment paper.
2. Make the Sponge Cake: In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until pale and fluffy. Gently fold in the flour and instant coffee until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared baking tray and spread evenly.
3. Bake the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cake is lightly golden and springs back when touched.
4. Roll the Cake: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool slightly. Carefully roll the cake in the parchment paper from one short end to the other, creating a log shape. Allow it to cool completely.
5. Prepare the Coffee Cream: In a bowl, combine the mascarpone, instant coffee, and powdered sugar. Mix until smooth and creamy.
6. Make the Crunchy Filling: In a small saucepan, melt the butter and sugar over medium heat. Add the crushed hazelnuts and stir until well coated. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden and crunchy. Remove from heat and let cool.
7. Assemble the Yule Log: Unroll the cooled sponge cake and spread the coffee cream evenly over the surface. Sprinkle the crunchy hazelnut filling on top. Roll the cake back up tightly and place seam-side down on a serving platter.
8. Decorate: Dust the top with cocoa powder and garnish with whole hazelnuts.
9. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the yule log for at least 1 hour before slicing. Serve chilled and enjoy this festive treat!
Nutritional Information:
⏰ Prep Time: 20 minutes | Baking Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
🔥 Kcal: Approximately 300 kcal per serving | 🍽️ Servings: 10 servings
