Mini Yule Log Shots
Mini Yule Log Shots are a delightful and festive dessert that brings the rich flavors of chocolate cake and creamy layers into charming shot glasses. Perfect for holiday parties, these treats offer a whimsical twist on the classic Yule log, making them easy to prepare and customize for your celebrations. With their indulgent taste and adorable presentation, they’re sure to impress your guests and spread holiday cheer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 cup chocolate ganache (made from ½ cup heavy cream and ½ cup chocolate chips)
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to package instructions for the chocolate cake mix. Grease or line a baking pan and bake the cake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely, then crumble it into small pieces.
- Prepare the ganache by heating heavy cream and chocolate chips in a saucepan until melted and smooth; let it cool slightly.
- In mini cups, layer crumbled cake, ganache, and whipped cream; repeat layers until filled.
- Dust with cocoa powder or add festive toppings if desired.
- Chill for about an hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shot glass (75g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg