Traditional Yule Log Cake (Bûche de Noël) Recipe

Traditional Yule Log Cake (Bûche de Noël) Recipe

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Make this stunning French Christmas dessert with chocolate cake, whipped cream filling, and ganache. Complete with sugared cranberry decorations.

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Cooking tools:

  • Hand mixer
  • Offset spatula
  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Saucepan
  • Kitchen towel
  • Spatula
  • Fork
  • Chef's knife
  • Serving platter

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder.
  • 6 large eggs, separated.
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar.
  • Pinch of salt.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar.
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  • 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar.
  • 1 ½ cup heavy whipping cream (for filling).
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar (for filling).
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling).
  • 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (for ganache).
  • 1 ½ cup granulated sugar (for garnish).
  • 1 cup water.
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries.
  • 1 ounce fresh rosemary.

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