Description
A homemade Buche de Noel, or Yule log cake, is a classic French dessert traditionally served during Christmas. This festive treat features a light sponge cake rolled with rich cream filling and decorated to resemble a log.
Ingredients
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- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp instant coffee
- Chocolate shavings for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- Beat eggs and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Fold into egg mixture.
- Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
- While warm, roll cake with a clean kitchen towel. Let cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and instant coffee until stiff peaks form.
- Unroll cake, spread with cream filling, then reroll without the towel.
- Decorate with chocolate shavings to resemble bark. Chill before serving.
Notes
- Work quickly when rolling the warm cake to prevent cracking
- Dust with powdered sugar for a snowy effect
- Can be made 1 day ahead
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: yule log, christmas cake, french dessert, holiday baking