Description
Yule Log, or Bûche de Noël, is a festive chocolate cake rolled into a log shape, filled with creamy frosting and decorated for the holidays. With its rich flavors and charming appearance, this delightful dessert becomes the centerpiece of your seasonal gatherings. The warm aroma wafting through the kitchen creates an inviting atmosphere, making each slice a nostalgic reminder of holiday magic—perfect for Christmas dinner or New Year’s celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream (for filling)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper, greasing lightly.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Beat eggs until fluffy in another bowl; add vanilla extract. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- While cooling, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form; fold in softened butter.
- Once cooled, invert the cake onto a powdered-sugar-dusted towel and spread whipped cream filling over it. Roll up gently using the towel as support.
- Trim uneven ends and frost the outside with remaining whipped cream. Decorate as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg