Description
A classic French Yule log cake, known for its rich chocolate flavor and festive decoration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 150g granulated sugar
- 100g all-purpose flour
- 30g cocoa powder
- 200g dark chocolate
- 200g heavy cream
- 50g powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Sift flour and cocoa powder, then fold into the egg mixture.
- Spread the batter evenly on the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let the cake cool slightly, then roll it tightly with a clean towel.
- Melt chocolate with cream, then cool to room temperature.
- Unroll the cake, spread the chocolate filling, and roll it again.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before decorating.
Notes
- Use room-temperature eggs for better volume.
- Dust with powdered sugar for a snowy effect.
- Decorate with meringue mushrooms for a traditional look.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: buche de noel, yule log, French Christmas cake, chocolate dessert