Sweet Chocolate Log

Vegetarian
Health score
2%
Sweet Chocolate Log
45 min.
6
219kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with our delightful Sweet Chocolate Log, a vegetarian treat that promises to satisfy your cravings without compromising on flavor. This delectable dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking to enjoy a sweet snack at home. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up this impressive dish with ease, making it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced cooks alike.

Each slice of this rich chocolate log is a heavenly combination of creamy cocoa, a hint of honey, and the delightful crunch of reduced-calorie vanilla wafers. The use of Marsala wine adds a sophisticated touch, elevating the flavors to create a truly memorable dessert. At only 219 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free, making it a perfect side dish to complement your meal or a sweet ending to a cozy evening.

Not only is this Sweet Chocolate Log a feast for the taste buds, but it also offers a visually stunning presentation. The log shape, wrapped in wax paper, makes it an eye-catching centerpiece on any dessert table. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to impress your friends and family with this delightful chocolate creation that is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon butter melted
  • large egg yolk 
  • tablespoons honey 
  • tablespoon plum brandy 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 20  vanilla wafers crushed reduced-calorie
  • tablespoon water hot

Equipment

  • bowl
  • blender
  • plastic wrap
  • wax paper
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Place sugar and egg yolk in a medium bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed for 3 minutes or until thick and pale. Beat in honey and butter.
  2. Add cocoa, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in wine, water, orange rind, if desired, and wafers.
  3. Spoon mixture onto a sheet of wax paper using a rubber spatula (mixture will be stiff). Using moist hands, shape mixture into a 6-inch log. Wrap log tightly with plastic wrap; chill at least 1 hour.
  4. Cut log into 1/2-inch-thick slices.

Nutrition Facts

Calories219kcal
Protein6.56%
Fat29.2%
Carbs64.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
41.56
Glycemic Load
21.81
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
7.5591304033347%

Flavonoids

Petunidin
0.17mg
Delphinidin
0.1mg
Malvidin
2.37mg
Peonidin
0.1mg
Catechin
9.54mg
Epicatechin
28.34mg
Quercetin
1.48mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:218.99kcal
10.95%
Fat:8.12g
12.5%
Saturated Fat:3.77g
23.54%
Carbohydrates:40.2g
13.4%
Net Carbohydrates:34.6g
12.58%
Sugar:23.62g
26.24%
Cholesterol:35.82mg
11.94%
Sodium:100.51mg
4.37%
Alcohol:0.38g
100%
Alcohol %:0.77%
100%
Caffeine:32.97mg
10.99%
Protein:4.11g
8.21%
Manganese:0.56mg
28.03%
Copper:0.55mg
27.51%
Fiber:5.6g
22.39%
Magnesium:72.1mg
18.03%
Phosphorus:125.72mg
12.57%
Iron:2.11mg
11.73%
Zinc:1.06mg
7.08%
Potassium:244.48mg
6.99%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.72%
Folate:26.53µg
6.63%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.97%
Selenium:3.79µg
5.42%
Vitamin B3:0.85mg
4.24%
Calcium:23.37mg
2.34%
Vitamin A:99.17IU
1.98%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.43%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.29%
Vitamin D:0.15µg
1.02%
Source:My Recipes