Chocolate Heaven Logs
Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistible Chocolate Heaven Logs—an ultra-decadent dessert that's a chocolate lover's dream come true! These fudgy, cocoa-infused logs are baked to perfection, filled with a luscious ganache made from simmered heavy cream and semi-sweet chocolate chips, and finished with a silky, glossy chocolate glaze. The result is a dessert that's both sumptuous and visually stunning, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself. With just 25 minutes of prep time, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make, yet the flavor complexity will leave everyone begging for seconds. Serve these rich chocolate logs with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy them on their own for an elevated dessert experience that's pure chocolate bliss. Perfect for any occasion, these Chocolate Heaven Logs will be the star of your dessert table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.75 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for ganache filling)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
In a separate large bowl, mix the melted butter and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a thick dough forms. The dough should hold its shape but still be pliable.
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape each into a log approximately 4 inches long. Place the logs on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least 1 inch apart.
Bake the logs in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the tops are set and slightly cracked. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
While the logs cool, prepare the ganache filling by heating the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour it over 0.75 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let it sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
Once the ganache thickens slightly, use a piping bag or small spoon to fill the cracks of each cooled log with the ganache, smoothing it out as needed.
To make the chocolate glaze, melt 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon of coconut oil (or vegetable oil) in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring after each interval until smooth.
Drizzle or spread the glaze over each log, fully coating them. Allow the glaze to set at room temperature or in the fridge for 20-30 minutes.
Serve the Chocolate Heaven Logs as is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy the fudgy, decadent goodness!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4782 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 288.9 g | 370% | |
| Saturated Fat | 179.2 g | 896% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 750 mg | 250% | |
| Sodium | 1231 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 542.8 g | 197% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 74.1 g | 265% | |
| Total Sugars | 337.6 g | ||
| Protein | 77.8 g | 156% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 521 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 40.4 mg | 224% | |
| Potassium | 3230 mg | 69% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
