# What Goes In:
→ Chocolate Roulade
01 - 4 large eggs, separated
02 - 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp granulated sugar
03 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
05 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Filling & Topping
06 - 3/4 cup plus 1 tbsp heavy cream
07 - 2 tbsp powdered sugar
08 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
09 - 3.5 oz dark chocolate, melted
10 - Icing sugar, for dusting
→ Accompaniments
11 - 5 oz gingerbread cookies
12 - 4.2 oz candied orange slices
13 - 3.5 oz roasted chestnuts, peeled
14 - 3.5 oz chocolate truffles
15 - 1 small bunch red grapes
16 - 2.8 oz dried figs, halved
17 - 1.4 oz sugared cranberries (optional)
18 - Sprigs of fresh rosemary, for garnish
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, beat the egg yolks with half the sugar until pale and thick. Sift in cocoa powder and mix in vanilla extract thoroughly.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks develop.
04 - Gently fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture in three parts, combining just until incorporated.
05 - Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the surface is springy to the touch.
06 - While still warm, invert the cake onto a cocoa-dusted kitchen towel. Peel off parchment paper and roll the cake with the towel from the short edge. Allow to cool completely.
07 - Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Unroll the cooled cake, spread with whipped cream, and carefully re-roll.
08 - Position the roulade seam-side down. Drizzle melted dark chocolate over the surface and lightly dust with icing sugar to create a snowy effect.
09 - Arrange the roulade on a large serving board. Artfully place gingerbread cookies, candied orange slices, roasted chestnuts, chocolate truffles, red grapes, dried figs, and optional sugared cranberries around it. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs.
10 - Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
