Buche De Noel
Celebrate the holiday season with a stunning and decadent Buche de Noel, a traditional French Christmas Yule log cake that’s as delicious as it is festive. This showstopping dessert features a light, airy sponge cake infused with rich cocoa, rolled into a perfect spiral with creamy chocolate ganache filling. Master the art of creating this classic treat by gently rolling the cake in a powdered sugar-dusted towel while it cools to maintain its shape. The exterior is frosted with velvety ganache, sculpted to resemble rustic tree bark, and dusted with powdered sugar for a snowy effect. Garnish with whimsical meringue mushrooms, fresh rosemary sprigs, or bright cranberries for a touch of holiday magic. Whether you’re hosting a holiday dinner or looking for an impressive dessert centerpiece, this Buche de Noel is guaranteed to delight and impress. Keywords: Buche de Noel recipe, Yule log cake, French Christmas dessert, ganache-filled cake, holiday baking ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 4 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 6 ounces Semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Butter, unsalted
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on high speed until the mixture is thick, pale, and has doubled in volume (about 5 minutes).
Reduce the speed to low and mix in the vanilla extract.
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture in three additions, being careful not to deflate the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly with an offset spatula.
Bake the cake for 10-12 minutes, or until the top springs back when gently pressed.
While the cake is baking, lay out a clean kitchen towel and dust it generously with powdered sugar.
Once the cake is done, immediately loosen it from the edges of the pan and carefully invert it onto the prepared towel. Peel off the parchment paper.
Gently roll the warm cake (with the towel inside) from the short end into a tight spiral. Let it cool completely on a wire rack.
To make the chocolate ganache, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over the chopped semisweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
Let the mixture sit for 2-3 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy. Stir in the butter until fully incorporated. Let it cool until slightly thickened.
Unroll the cooled cake and spread a layer of ganache over the surface, leaving a 1/2-inch border all around.
Carefully roll the cake back up (without the towel this time) into a tight log. Place it seam-side down on a serving plate.
Spread the remaining ganache over the outside of the log, using a fork to create a bark texture.
Dust with powdered sugar for a snowy effect and garnish as desired (e.g., with meringue mushrooms, fresh rosemary sprigs, or cranberries).
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
390 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.5 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 129 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 176 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.5 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.7 g | ||
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 213 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
