Yule Log

The Yule Log cake, also known as Buche de Noel, is a traditional French dessert often served during the Christmas season. It symbolizes the ancient tradition of burning a Yule log during the winter solstice.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 162 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Yule Log

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 42 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2560

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Cake Flour
• ¹⁄₄ cup Cocoa Powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking Powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 4 large Eggs
• ³⁄₄ cup Granulated Sugar
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• ¹⁄₄ cup Butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Heavy Cream
• ¹⁄₄ cup Powdered Sugar
• 1 cup Whipped Cream
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chocolate Ganache
• to decorate Marzipan Mushrooms

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cake flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the egg mixture, folding gently until well combined.
5. Spread the batter evenly onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
6. While the cake is baking, prepare the buttercream frosting by beating the butter, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until light and fluffy.
7. Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly. Then, transfer it onto a clean kitchen towel.
8. Spread the buttercream frosting evenly over the cake, leaving a small border on one of the short ends.
9. Starting from the opposite short end, carefully roll the cake into a log shape, using the kitchen towel to help.
10. Place the rolled cake onto a serving platter and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
11. Once chilled, remove the cake from the refrigerator and cut a diagonal slice from one end. Attach the slice to the side of the log to resemble a branch.
12. Frost the entire log with whipped cream, creating a bark-like texture.
13. Use the chocolate ganache to create lines and knots on the log.
14. Decorate with marzipan mushrooms.
15. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 36g12%

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.