Classic Chocolate Yule Log

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subheading: For the Cake:

2 ½ ounces pistachio oil, roasted hazelnut oil, or melted butter (about ⅓ cup; 70g)

2 ½ ounces finely chopped dark chocolate, between 85% and 100% (slightly rounded ⅓ cup;70g)

½ ounce vanilla extract (about 1 tablespoon; 15g)

5 large eggs (8 ¾ ounces; 250g)

5 ¾ ounces sugar (about ¾ cup; 165g)

1 tablespoon instant espresso powder

¾ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon (2g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use about half as much by volume or the same weight

½ teaspoon baking soda

1 ¼ ounces water (about 2 ½ tablespoons; 35g)

3 ¾ ounces bread flour (about ¾ cup, spooned; 106g)

subheading: For the Ganache Frosting:

12 ounces finely chopped dark chocolate, between 55% and 75%, or a blend thereof (about 2 heaping cups; 340g)

12 ounces heavy cream (about 1 ½ cups; 340g)

Salt and vanilla to taste

subheading: For the Filling:

2 cups sweetened whipped cream, buttercream, or other frosting, see note (weight will vary)

subheading: To Garnish:

Matcha powder, optional

Cocoa powder, optional

1 recipe meringue mushrooms, optional

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