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Buche de Noel

A traditional French Yule log cake, perfect for the holiday season.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Cake

  • 4 Eggs
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • ⅓ cup Flour sifted
  • ¼ cup Cocoa powder sifted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Filling

  • 1 cup Heavy cream chilled
  • 2 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Frosting

  • ½ cup Butter softened
  • 1 ½ cups Powdered sugar sifted
  • ¼ cup Cocoa powder sifted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tablespoon Milk

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale. Fold in flour, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract.
  3. Spread batter evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
  4. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Roll the cake with parchment paper and let it cool completely.
  5. For the filling, whip heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Unroll the cake and spread the filling evenly. Roll it back up.
  6. For the frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Spread over the cake.
  7. Decorate as desired and refrigerate before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Christmas, Holiday, Yule Log
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