My Go-To Yule Log Recipe: Classic Bûche de Noël!

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs, separated, room temperature
• ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
• ⅓ cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• ⅓ cup (40g) all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 1 ½ cups (360ml) heavy cream
• 6 ounces (170g) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 6 ounces (170g) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped (for ganache)
• ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream (for ganache)
• Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
• Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)
• Cranberries (optional)
• Meringue mushrooms (store-bought or homemade) (optional)