Description
This Chocolate Brownies Yule Log is a decadent dessert perfect for the holidays or any celebration. Imagine rich brownie layers rolled up with a smooth chocolate filling, topped with a glossy ganache and festive sprinkles. Unlike traditional sponge rolls, this version uses a fudgy brownie base, making it even more indulgent. It’s a fantastic option for chocolate lovers looking for easy dessert ideas, impressive holiday treats, or creative food ideas. Whether you’re planning a Christmas dinner, cozy winter gathering, or just need a sweet pick-me-up, this easy recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
1 tablespoon cocoa powder (for filling)
2 tablespoons heavy cream (for filling)
1/4 cup red sprinkles or crushed candy cane (optional for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a jelly roll pan with parchment and grease it.
2. In a bowl, whisk cocoa powder, flour, and salt. In a saucepan, melt butter and chocolate chips, then whisk in sugar and eggs. Combine with dry ingredients.
3. Pour into pan and bake 12–15 minutes until set but soft. Flip onto a towel dusted with cocoa powder and roll up to cool.
4. For filling, beat butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and cream until fluffy.
5. Unroll brownie, spread filling evenly, and roll it back up. Wrap in plastic and chill 30 minutes.
6. For ganache, heat cream and pour over chocolate chips. Let sit, then whisk smooth.
7. Pour ganache over chilled log and decorate with red sprinkles or crushed candy cane.
Notes
Be sure to roll the brownie while it’s still warm to prevent cracks.
For a flavor twist, try adding peppermint extract to the filling.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chocolate dessert, yule log, holiday cake, brownie roll