Description
A stunning and delicious Yule Log Cake, also known as Bûche de Noël, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup chocolate ganache
- Decorative elements (e.g., meringue mushrooms, powdered sugar for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before rolling it up in the parchment paper.
- While the cake cools, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Unroll the cooled cake, spread the whipped cream evenly, and roll it back up.
- Cover the rolled cake with chocolate ganache and decorate as desired.
Notes
- Make sure to roll the cake while it is still warm to prevent cracking.
- Chill the cake for a few hours before serving for better slicing.
- Feel free to add festive decorations to enhance the presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg