Festive Yule Log “Cake”

The Yule log cake, also known as Buche de Noel, is a traditional French dessert that symbolizes the yule log burned on Christmas Eve. It is often decorated to resemble a real log and is a popular treat during the holiday season.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 175 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Festive Yule Log “Cake”

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 55 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Sponge Cake
• 200 gram Chocolate Ganache
• 200 gram Whipped Cream
• 100 gram Marzipan
• 2 teaspoon Cocoa Powder
• 2 tablespoon Powdered Sugar
• 1 cup Cranberries
• 8 leaves Mint Leaves

Instructions

1. Prepare the sponge cake according to the recipe.
2. Once the cake is cooled, spread a layer of chocolate ganache evenly on top.
3. Roll the cake tightly into a log shape.
4. Place the cake log in the refrigerator and let it rest for 2 hours.
5. In a separate bowl, whip the cream until it forms stiff peaks.
6. Remove the cake log from the refrigerator and cover it with a layer of whipped cream.
7. Use a fork to create a texture resembling tree bark on the whipped cream.
8. Dust the log with cocoa powder and powdered sugar.
9. Decorate the log with cranberries and mint leaves.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 30g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.