Yule Log Cake (Bûche de Noël) | Food Town

Yule Log Cake (Bûche de Noël) | Food Town

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A French Christmas tradition that dates back to the 19th century. The cake represents the yule log that families would burn on Christmas Eve for good luck.

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Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 6 large eggs, separated
  • 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 c. granulated sugar, divided
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • Powdered sugar, for sprinkling
  • 1 1/4 c. heavy cream
  • 1/4 c. powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp. gelatin (optional)
  • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch kosher salt
  • 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 c. powdered sugar, plus more for garnish
  • 5 tbsp. cocoa powder
  • 3 tbsp. heavy cream
  • Chocolate curls, for garnish
  • Cranberries or raspberries, for garnish
  • Small rosemary sprigs, for garnish

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