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Chocolate Yule Log

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This Chocolate Yule Log (Bûche de Noël) is a festive and elegant rolled chocolate sponge cake filled with whipped cream or buttercream and covered in rich chocolate ganache. A stunning holiday centerpiece, it’s as delicious as it is beautiful.

Ingredients

  • For the sponge cake:
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • For the filling (choose one):
  • 1 cup heavy cream, whipped with 2 tbsp sugar and 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • OR 1 cup chocolate or vanilla buttercream
  • For the ganache:
  • 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Optional decorations: powdered sugar, sugared cranberries, rosemary, chocolate curls, meringue mushrooms

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. Beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add vanilla.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gently fold dry ingredients into egg mixture until combined.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until cake springs back lightly when touched.
  6. Invert warm cake onto a kitchen towel dusted with cocoa powder. Peel off parchment and roll up with the towel. Cool completely.
  7. Prepare filling by whipping cream with sugar and vanilla, or use buttercream.
  8. Unroll cooled cake, spread filling evenly, and roll up again (without towel).
  9. Heat cream for ganache and pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit 1 minute, then stir until smooth.
  10. Spread ganache over cake roll and use a fork or spatula to create a bark-like texture.
  11. Decorate with optional toppings and chill at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Add espresso powder to cake batter for mocha flavor.
  • Use cherry compote and cream for a Black Forest twist.
  • Flavor ganache with peppermint extract for a holiday vibe.
  • Decorate with candy canes or edible glitter for festive flair.
  • Make a branch cut and attach to log for realistic look.

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