Yule Log Cake (Bûche de Noël) Recipe
Indulge in the festive spirit with this classic Yule Log Cake, known as Bûche de Noël in French. A decadent chocolate sponge cake rolled with creamy filling and topped with rich chocolate ganache, this dessert is a showstopper at any holiday gathering.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour (plus cooling and chilling time)
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Sponge Cake:
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
For Garnish (optional):
- powdered sugar for dusting
- fresh rosemary sprigs
- sugared cranberries
- chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line and grease pan.
- Prepare the Cake: Beat eggs and sugar, fold in dry ingredients, bake, and roll.
- Make the Filling: Whip cream with sugar and vanilla, spread on cake.
- Create the Ganache: Heat cream, pour over chocolate, spread on cake.
- Decorate: Texture ganache, garnish, chill before serving.
Notes
- The cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- For added flavor, brush the cake with coffee or a coffee liqueur before filling.
- Decorate as elaborately or simply as you’d like for a festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
