Bûche de Noël - Yule Log Cake

Ingredients

• Separate the eggs placing the egg yolks in a large mixing bowl, and the egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer.
• Using a stand mixer, whip the egg whites for 2 minutes. Slowly add 1/4 cup of sugar a little at a time until the egg whites reach the “stiff peaks” stage. Set aside.
• Remove the cake from the baking pan immediately by placing an un-rimmed baking sheet on top of the cake and inverting the baking pan.
• Slice with a serrated knife into 3/4-inch thick slices. Serve and enjoy!
• Half sheet pan
• Parchment paper
• Cooking or baking spray
• 6 large eggs, separated
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powd
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup sugar, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 ounces mascarpone
• 1 stick butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon espresso
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream
• Pinch of Kosher salt