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Buche De Noel

A festive French Yule log cake filled with rich cream and decorated to resemble a wooden log, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: buche de noel, yule log, holiday dessert, French cake
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8 -10 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Dark chocolate shavings for decoration

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and granulated sugar until thick and pale.
  • Sift together cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually fold into the egg mixture.
  • Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cake springs back when touched.
  • Once baked, remove from oven and immediately roll the cake in a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar.
  • Let it cool completely while rolled up to maintain shape.
  • Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  • Unroll the cooled cake, spread whipped cream evenly, then re-roll gently.
  • Frost the outside of the rolled cake with remaining whipped cream and decorate with chocolate shavings.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 1g