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Twin Peaks Talking Log Cake

Bake a Twin Peaks inspired Talking Log chocolate cake!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/twin-peaks-talking-log-cake • Posted by Cat Morley

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

1 h 00

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

Instructions

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    Separate six eggs and whisk the whites until they form stiff peaks.

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    Pop the yolks into a separate bowl with the sugar.

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    Whisk the egg yolks into the sugar until creamy.

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    Sieve in the cocoa.

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    Fold the cocoa into the eggs.

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    Fold the egg whites into the egg yolk and cocoa mixture.

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    Pour the batter into a rectangular pan lined with baking paper.

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    Bake for 30 minutes at 160'C.

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    Cream together the icing sugar and butter.

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    Melt the dark chocolate and mix into the icing.

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    Spread the top of the cake with icing.

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    Carefully roll the cake into a log.

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    Cut a few inches off either end and arrange at the side of the log like branches.

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    Coat the entire cake with icing.

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    Use a fork to add a wood grain to the cake.

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    Leave to set then serve with a speech bubble and a few acorns or leaves.