Description
A classic French dessert shaped like a log, perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 100g granulated sugar
- 100g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200ml heavy cream
- 50g powdered sugar
- 200g dark chocolate
- 50g butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking tray and line with parchment paper.
- Beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract.
- Fold in flour gently until just combined.
- Pour batter onto the tray and spread evenly. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let the cake cool slightly, then roll it tightly in a clean kitchen towel. Set aside.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Unroll the cake, spread whipped cream evenly, then roll again without the towel.
- Melt chocolate and butter together, then let cool slightly before spreading over the log.
- Use a fork to create bark-like texture on the chocolate. Chill before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for better volume.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light.
- Chill the log before adding chocolate for a cleaner finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: buche de noel, yule log, Christmas dessert, French cake