THE showstopper BAKE

A fun new take on a seasonal classic

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Chocolate yule log

We've updated the traditional yule log with this clever idea. It only uses one cake and one buttercream, so it's much easier than it first appears. We've used white chocolate shards to decorate, but you could use Matchmakers or other chocolate fingers.

Chocolate yule log

Serves 8-10 • Prep 30 mins
• Cook 10 mins

4 medium free-range eggs
150g golden caster sugar
140g plain flour
4tbsp cocoa powder, plus extra for dusting
½tsp baking powder
½ 370g jar Opies cherries in kirsch
For the buttercream:
250g unsalted butter
250g icing sugar, plus extra for dusting
3tbsp cherry jam