Snowy White Buche de Noel (Yule Log)

The Buche de Noel, or Yule Log, is a traditional French dessert served during Christmas. It is shaped like a log to symbolize the Yule log traditionally burned during the holiday season.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 192 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Snowy White Buche de Noel (Yule Log)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: French Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 60 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 12 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Cake Flour
• 2 tablespoon Cocoa Powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 4 large Eggs
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 cup Whipping Cream
• 1 cup Powdered Sugar
• 0.5 cup Butter
• 1 cup Cream Cheese
• 0.5 cup Raspberry Jam
• 8 ounces White Chocolate
• 0.5 cup Fresh Raspberries
• 2 tablespoon Powdered Sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until thick and pale.
4. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture.
6. Spread the batter evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
8. While the cake is baking, prepare the filling by beating the whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
9. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
10. Fold in the whipped cream.
11. Once the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
12. Dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar.
13. Invert the cake onto the towel and carefully peel off the parchment paper.
14. Spread the raspberry jam evenly over the cake.
15. Spread the cream cheese filling over the jam.
16. Starting from one end, carefully roll up the cake with the filling.
17. Place the rolled cake on a serving platter.
18. Melt the white chocolate and drizzle it over the cake.
19. Decorate with fresh raspberries.
20. Dust with powdered sugar.
21. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
22. 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.