Chocolate Yule Log Cake With Smiley Decorations

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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a Swiss roll tin with parchment paper
Using an electric mixer, beat the eggs and sugar until pale, fluffy, and tripled in volume (about 5-7 minutes)
Gently fold in the sifted flour, baking powder, and salt, being careful not to deflate the mixture
Spread the batter evenly in the prepared tin and smooth the surface
Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden and springy to touch
While still warm, roll the cake in a damp tea towel and let it cool completely
Once cooled, unroll carefully and spread with pastry cream
Roll the cake back up tightly, this time without the towel
Cover the entire roll with Nutella, creating a bark-like texture using a fork
Melt different colored candy melts separately
Create small circles with the colored candy melts and draw smiley faces on them
Place the smiley decorations randomly on the chocolate-covered log
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving