Chocolate Christmas Log Recipe Makes 1 Xmas log	Submitted by: Preparing: Baking: Difficulty: unknown 15 min 15 - 20 minutes
Chocolate Sponge: 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 6 egg yolks 6 egg whites 3/4 tsp cream of tartar 1 tbsp cocoa powder 4 oz. bittersweet chocolate, melted	Filling: 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon sugar (whip together) Frosting: 12 oz. bittersweet chocolate 1-2/3 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons cognac

Chocolate sponge:

Mix 1/4 cup sugar with yolks until light and fluffy. Set aside.

Whip whites until soft peaks form, slowly add 2 tablespoons sugar and continue mixing.

Add cream of tartar, cocoa powder and chocolate into yolks.

Gently fold whites into yolks. Spread evenly on prepared sheet pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.

Let cool.

Filling:

Mix filling ingredients together. Spread on sponge and roll it.

Frosting:

Chop chocolate. Add boiling cream and cognac.

Blend and chill to proper consistency. Spread frosting. Serve cool.