Chocolate Yule Log Made with KITKAT®

  • Preparation time
    80 min
  • Difficulty
    Intermediate
  • Number of servings
    10

Treat your customers to the ultimate holiday indulgence with our irresistible Chocolate Yule Log recipe, made even more special with the delicious crunch of KITKAT®. This festive dessert is the perfect blend of tradition and innovation, offering a unique twist on the classic chocolate yule log that everyone knows and loves.

Our Chocolate Yule Log features a moist sponge cake, rolled and filled with a velvety cream filling that tantalises the taste buds and is a great addition to your seasonal menu.

Topped with a generous KITKAT® Chocolate & Wafer Pieces Mix-in, this chocolate yule log offers a visually appealing finish that attracts attention and enhances its appeal. It’s a versatile addition to your holiday product lineup, ideal for display cases, catering menus, or as a seasonal dessert centrepiece that customers will want to share and savour.

Maximise your seasonal success with our KITKAT®-inspired Chocolate Yule Log — a proven crowd-pleaser that delivers on flavour, innovation, and festive charm, helping you stand out during this busy time of the year.

Ingredients
For the sponge
  • 200g Eggs (4)
  • 100g Caster Sugar
  • 65g Self-raising Flour
  • 40g Cocoa Powder
For the filling
  • 150ml Whipping Cream
  • 150g Ricotta
For the topping
  • 250ml whipping cream
  • 150g chocolate
  • 30g KITKAT® Chocolate & Wafer Pieces Mix-ins
Preparation
  • 1
    To make the sponge: In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until the mixture reaches the ribbon stage (it should fall in a thick ribbon when lifted).
  • 2
    Sift the flour and cocoa powder into the bowl. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until fully incorporated.
  • 3
    Pour the batter into a lined shallow baking tin, spreading it evenly into the corners. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (392°F) for 8–10 minutes, or until the sponge is cooked through.
  • 4
    Once baked, remove the sponge from the oven. Trim the edges roughly 1 cm all around.
  • 5
    Invert the sponge onto a piece of parchment paper dusted with icing sugar. Carefully roll the sponge up with the parchment paper, starting from one end. Allow the rolled sponge to cool completely.
  • 6
    To make the filing: In a separate bowl, whip the cream and ricotta together until soft peaks form.
  • 7
    Carefully unroll the cooled sponge, spoon the cream filling onto the surface, and then re-roll the sponge tightly.
  • 8
    To make the chocolate ganache: Gently heat the cream in a saucepan until warm. Pour it over the chocolate in a bowl and mix until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth.
  • 9
    To Finish: Pour the chocolate ganache over the rolled sponge, allowing it to drip down the sides. Before the ganache sets, sprinkle the KITKAT® Chocolate & Wafer Pieces Mix-ins over the top.
  • 10
    Chill the roll cake in the refrigerator before serving.

TYPICAL VALUES 

Per 100g

Per serve

Reference Intake

% RI*

Energy

1434 kJ

345 kcal

1540kJ

370 kcal

8400 kJ

2000 kcal

 

19%

Fat

24.0g

25.8g

70

37%

of which: saturates

14.2g

15.3g

20

77%

Carbohydrate

24.6g

26.4g

260

10%

of which: sugars

19.3g

20.7g

90

23%

Fibre

1.2g

1.3g

-

-

Protein

7.0g

7.5g

50

15%

Salt

0.22g

0.23g

6

4%

*Reference Intake of an average adult (8400 kJ/2000 kcal).

Based on the stated recipe. Portions should be adjusted for children of different ages.

Energy

Fat Saturates Sugars Salt

1540 kJ

370 kcal

25.8 g 15.3 g 20.7 g 0.23 g
19%* 37%* 77%* 23%* 4%*

 

*Reference Intake of an average adult (8400 kJ/2000 kcal).

The recipe nutrition information is approximate and based on the ingredients listed. Please consider if any ingredients are changed or substituted then the nutrition will change.

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