Bûche de Noël

Bûche de Noël

Bûche de Noël, or Yule log, is a traditional French Christmas cake resembling a log. This version features a divine flourless chocolate cake rolled with chocolate whipped cream and adorned with confectioners' sugar to evoke the appearance of snow on a log. Not only does it present beautifully, but it also delivers an exquisite taste experience!
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Sweets
Cuisine world cuisine
Servings 12 (1 buche de noel)
Calories 276 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 egg yolks
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 6 egg whites
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • confectioners' sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 10×15 inch jellyroll pan with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whip cream, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until thick and stiff. Refrigerate.
  • In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat egg yolks with 1/2 cup sugar until pale in color, light and frothy. Blend in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, and salt.
  • In large glass bowl, using clean beaters, whip egg whites to soft peaks. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar and beat until whites form stiff peaks.
  • Immediately fold the yolk mixture into the whites.
  • Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
  • Dust a clean dishtowel with confectioners' sugar. Run a knife around the edge of the pan and turn the warm cake out onto the towel. Remove and discard parchment paper.
  • Starting at the short edge of the cake, roll the cake up with the towel. Cool for 30 minutes.
  • Unroll the cake and spread the filling to within 1 inch of the edge.
  • Roll the cake up with the filling inside. Place seam side down onto a serving plate and refrigerate until serving.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • The magazine version of this recipe uses 1/3 cup powdered sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa powder in the filling.

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 157mgSodium: 72mgPotassium: 159mgFiber: 2gSugar: 23gCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Bûche de Noël
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