Festive Chocolate Coffee Log: The Ultimate Holiday Dessert Recipe

Whether you’re serving it as a stunning Christmas centerpiece or a cosy teatime treat, this Festive Chocolate Coffee Log (Bûche de Noël) is the perfect indulgent addition to your holiday kitchen.

Time & Yield

Category Time / Quantity Notes
Prep Time 30 – 45 minutes Time for mixing batter, making the filling, and initial rolling.
Cook Time 10 – 12 minutes Time needed to bake the sponge roll.
Chill/Setting Time 3 – 4 hours (minimum) The required time for the log to set in the freezer/fridge.
Total Time 4 – 5 hours Primarily includes the necessary chilling time.
Yield 8 – 10 slices Produces one standard log.

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Sponge Roll

  • 6 whole large eggs

  • 85g caster sugar

  • 60g self-raising flour

  • 50g unsweetened cocoa powder, plus 2 level tsp for dusting/decoration

For the Cream Filling (Mousse/Crème)

  • 6 sheets leaf gelatine

  • 150ml skimmed milk

  • 4 level tbsp granulated sweetener (or sugar, adjusted to taste)

  • 1 level tbsp cornflour (corn starch)

  • 2 extra egg yolks

  • 1 tsp concentrated coffee extract

For Serving

  • 2 level tsp icing sugar (confectioners’ sugar), for a snowy dusting