BUCHE DE NOEL (YULE LOG)
30 years ago, I took cooking class from Jacques Pepin,"internationally recognized French chef " beside other dishes , we learn how to make Buch De Noel. Since then, every Christmas, I make dozen of X-MAS Log for my family and give as a gift to my friends, they all love it! It's very light,melt in your mouth, and easy to make...
Provided by Araxy Aykanian
Categories Cakes
Time 2h15m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Heat the oven F 350. Line pan with parchment paper, grease with butter or cooking spray.
- 2. In a small bowl, beat egg yolk with electric mixer on high speed about 5 minutes or until very thick and lemon colored. Gradually beat 1/4 cup sugar. Beat 1/3 cup water and vanilla on low speed. Gradually add flour, baking powder and salt. Beat until batter is smooth.
- 3. In large bowl of electrical mixer, beat egg whites until frothy. Increase the speed to medium-high and beat until soft peaks start to form. One teaspoon a time, add the remaining sugar and continue beating the whites until stiff, but not dry.
- 4. Fold One third of beaten egg whites into egg and flour mixture. One third at a time, gently fold in the remaining white.Do not over-mix.Scrape the better into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake the cake for 12 to 15 minutes, until it springs back when gently touched in center.
- 5. Run the tip of knife around the edges of the pan. Using a damp linen towel, sprinkled with powdered sugar, invert the cake onto a baking rack. When it is just cool enough to handle, start at long side and roll the cake, with the damp towel in cylinder. Cool the rolled cake to room temperature. Unroll the cool cake slowly, carefully removing the towel.Evenly spread the cake with chocolate cream, starting from other end, pre-roll the filled cake into a "Log"
- 6. For tree stump, cut off 4 inch diagonal slice from one end of cake.Attack stump to one long side 1 table spoon frosting.Ice the cake log with remaining frosting using metal spatula. With tines of fork,make strokes in frosting to look like tree bark, dust with powder sugar to look like snow on log. Garnish serving platter with springs of evergreen.
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Nicholus Khathutshelo Luvhengo
[email protected]This Buche de Noel is a true showstopper. It's sure to impress your guests.
Amanalisabir Mani
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to end a special meal.
Eljo Bisha
[email protected]The Buche de Noel was a bit more work than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. It's the most beautiful and delicious cake I've ever made.
Ma Khaing Khaing Swe
[email protected]This recipe is definitely a keeper. I'll be making it again and again.
TLC Gaming
[email protected]The Buche de Noel was the star of my Christmas dinner. It was so beautiful and delicious, and it really made the meal special.
Moizkhan khan lala
[email protected]I was so impressed with how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make this Buche de Noel without any problems.
Chris Hernandez
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for any chocolate lover. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is rich and decadent. It's the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Damanti Mongar
[email protected]I've made this Buche de Noel several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any special occasion.
Mtj Talha
[email protected]The Buche de Noel was a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the light and fluffy cake and the rich and creamy frosting. It was the perfect way to end a festive meal.
Rd Dilip Das
[email protected]This was my first time making a Buche de Noel, and it was a lot easier than I thought it would be. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the cake turned out perfectly. I'm so glad I tried this recipe!
Joseph Mahiuha
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but I was able to make this Buche de Noel without any problems. It was a lot of fun to decorate, and it turned out even better than I expected. My family loved it!
ajijola oluwatosin
[email protected]This Buche de Noel recipe is a keeper! It was so easy to follow and the cake turned out perfectly moist and fluffy. The frosting was rich and creamy, and the whole thing was just so festive and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again for Chri