Buche De Noel
Indulge in the festive spirit with Buche de Noel, a classic French Yule log cake that embodies the warmth and joy of the holiday season.
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 75 g all-purpose flour
- 25 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 50 g powdered sugar
- 100 g dark chocolate
- Vanilla extract
- Festive decorations e.g., berries, meringue
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Grease and line a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until thick and pale.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder, then gently fold into the egg mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cake springs back when touched.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Carefully roll the warm cake in the parchment paper to form a log shape and let it cool completely.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Unroll the cake, spread the whipped cream filling, and re-roll. Decorate with melted chocolate and festive toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g