Description
Bûche De Noël, or Yule Log Cake, is a stunning holiday dessert that combines a rich chocolate sponge cake rolled with a luscious cream filling and draped in smooth chocolate ganache. Adorned with whimsical meringue mushrooms, this festive treat is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying with loved ones. Each bite offers a delightful fusion of textures and flavors, making it a must-have centerpiece for your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar (for dusting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 8 oz dark chocolate (for ganache)
- Meringue mushrooms (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Sift together flour and cocoa powder; gently fold into the egg mixture.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes until springy.
- Invert the cake onto a confectioners’ sugar-dusted kitchen towel; peel off parchment and roll the cake while it’s hot.
- Unroll the cooled cake, spread whipped cream filling over it, then roll it back up tightly.
- Pour warm chocolate ganache over the rolled cake and garnish with meringue mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg