Yodel Buche de Noel

The Yule log cake, or Buche de Noel, is a traditional French dessert served during Christmas. It is meant to resemble a yule log, which was traditionally burned on Christmas Eve.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 200 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Yodel Buche de Noel

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 60 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 20 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Cake Flour
• 0.25 cup Cocoa Powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 6 large Eggs
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 cup Whipping Cream
• 0.5 cup Powdered Sugar
• 1 cup Chocolate Ganache

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, sift together the cake flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until thick and pale.
4. Melt the butter and add it to the egg mixture along with the vanilla extract. Mix well.
5. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until combined.
6. Spread the batter evenly onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
8. While the cake is still warm, roll it up tightly with the parchment paper and let it cool completely.
9. Whip the cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
10. Gently unroll the cooled cake and spread the whipped cream evenly over the surface.
11. Roll the cake back up without the parchment paper.
12. Cover the cake with chocolate ganache.
13. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
14. Slice 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 4g8%

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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.