Traditional Maltese Christmas Log Recipe

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: store-bought whipped topping

Coconut cream offers a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

chocolate ganache

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate sauce

💰Cheaper: chocolate syrup

Dark chocolate sauce can reduce sugar content while maintaining flavor.

hazelnuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Walnuts provide healthy fats and are often less expensive.

marzipan

🥗Healthier: almond paste

💰Cheaper: fondant

Almond paste offers a similar flavor with less sugar.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Whisk eggs and sugar in a bowl until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes.

Sift flour and cocoa powder together, then fold into the egg mixture gently.

Melt butter and vanilla extract, then fold into the batter until combined.

Spread the batter evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.

Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the cake springs back when touched.

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.

Invert the cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar.

Roll the cake tightly with the towel and let it cool completely.

Unroll the cake and spread whipped cream evenly over the surface.

Roll the cake back up without the towel, forming a log shape.

Cover the log with chocolate ganache and smooth it out.

Decorate with chopped hazelnuts and marzipan decorations.

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens