A Bûche de Noël, or Yule Log Cake, is a traditional French Christmas dessert. It’s a show-stopping creation designed to resemble a festive yule log. The cake itself is a light and airy chocolate sponge cake that is rolled up with a sweet whipped cream filling. It is then frosted with a rich chocolate ganache, and the tines of a fork are used to create a bark-like texture. Decorated with meringue mushrooms, fresh cranberries, and rosemary sprigs, it becomes a beautiful and edible centerpiece for your holiday table.
A Slice of History
The tradition of the Yule log dates back to medieval times, where families would burn a specially chosen log on the hearth to celebrate the Winter Solstice. The practice evolved in the 19th century when Parisian bakers, perhaps inspired by the lack of large fireplaces in city homes, created an edible version in the form of this elaborate rolled cake.
Prep Time
1 hour
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
2 hours 15 minutes
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