Buche de Noel Chocolate Yule Log Cake
Buche de Noel Chocolate Yule Log Cake is the ultimate festive dessert, combining a light chocolate sponge with a rich ganache filling, all beautifully rolled to resemble a log. This enchanting treat, dusted with powdered sugar, captures the essence of holiday warmth and joy. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a show-stopping centerpiece, this easy-to-follow recipe guarantees delightful results that will impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and sugar. In another bowl, beat eggs until frothy and mix in melted butter. Combine both mixtures gently.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once baked, let cool slightly, then roll the cake in a clean kitchen towel from one edge and allow it to cool completely.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chopped chocolate, let sit for a few minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Unroll the cooled cake carefully, spread ganache inside, roll tightly again, cover with remaining ganache, chill until set.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg