Bûche de Noël (Yule Log Cake) recipes, December 23, 2022December 23, 2022 The Bûche de Noël cake is a French Christmas tradition that dates back to the 19th century. INGREDIENTS FOR THE CAKECooking spray6 large eggs, separated65 g plain flour30 g unsweetened cocoa powder150 g caster sugar, divided1/4 tsp. saltIcing sugar, for sprinkling FOR THE FILLING240 ml double cream65 g icing sugar1 tsp. vanilla extractPinch salt FOR THE FROSTING AND DECORATING110 g butter, softened250 g icing sugar, plus more for garnish30 1/4 g cocoa powder1/2 tsp. vanilla extract2 tbsp. double creamPinch saltChocolate curls, for garnishCranberries, for garnishSmall rosemary sprigs, for garnish METHOD Preheat oven to 180°C (160ºC fan). Line a Swiss roll tin with parchment paper and grease with cooking spray. In a medium bowl mix together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. In a large bowl beat egg yolks until thick. Slowly add 100g sugar and beat until pale then beat in flour mixture. In another large bowl beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Add remaining sugar a little at a time and continue to beat until stiff peaks form. Gently fold egg whites into batter in two batches. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread into an even layer. Bake until top springs back when lightly pressed, 12 minutes. Dust a clean kitchen towel with icing sugar and invert warm cake onto towel. Peel off parchment paper. Starting at the short end, use the towel to tightly roll cake into a log. Let cool completely. Make filling: In a large bowl beat together double cream, icing sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use. When cake is cool, unroll and spread filling evenly over cake. Roll cake back into a log, this time without towel. Place seam side down on a baking tray and refrigerate until well chilled, 1 hour. Make frosting: In a large bowl beat butter until smooth. Add icing sugar and cocoa powder and beat until no lumps remain then beat in vanilla, double cream, and salt. When ready to serve, trim ends and frost cake with chocolate buttercream. Dust lightly with icing sugar and top with chocolate curls. Place cranberries and rosemary on log to create mistletoe. Uncategorized