CHOCOLATE AND NUT YULE LOG
A simple version of the classic French dessert buche de Noel, this enchanting cake covered with crunchy almonds and creamy frosting calls to mind a snow-covered log in a wintry forest.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 10-by-15-inch jelly-roll pan with nonstick cooking spray; line bottom with parchment paper. Coat paper with cooking spray; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks with 1/2 cup granulated sugar until pale yellow. Whisk in almond extract and flour just until combined (do not overmix); set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. While beating, slowly add remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar (1 tablespoon at a time) and beat until stiff and glossy. Whisk one third of beaten egg whites into yolk mixture; gently fold in remaining whites with a rubber spatula. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan; bake until center of cake springs back when lightly pressed, 15 to 17 minutes.
- Immediately after removing cake from oven, run a knife around edge of pan. Dust top of cake with confectioners' sugar; invert cake onto clean parchment paper, and gently peel off the lining paper that's now on top of cake. Starting from a short side of cake, gently roll cake, along with clean paper, into a log; let cool, seam side down, 30 minutes.
- Once cake has cooled, prepare filling and frosting. Gently unroll cake, and spread with filling, leaving a 1/2-inch border; starting from a short side, carefully re-roll (do not roll paper in cake), and place, seam side down, on a baking sheet or serving platter. Spread log with frosting; sprinkle with almonds. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
- To serve, use a serrated knife to slice off the ends of the log neatly, revealing interior. Dust with confectioners' sugar, and, if desired, garnish with Marzipan Mushrooms.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 g, Fat 10 g, Protein 3 g
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Daniel Kabesha
[email protected]I thought this yule log was just okay. It wasn't as good as I was hoping it would be.
laxman Chhetri
[email protected]This yule log was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
royshatabdi shatabdi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but this yule log was still delicious. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the ganache was rich and decadent.
leardmuji8
[email protected]This yule log recipe is a must-try! It's easy to make and the results are amazing.
Boitumelo Tumi
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.
Penny Froats
[email protected]This yule log is absolutely beautiful! It's perfect for a special occasion.
Haider Sajjad
[email protected]I made this yule log for my family's Christmas dinner and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I've already been asked to make it again next year.
Kabuye Ismail
[email protected]This yule log was so delicious! The chocolate ganache was rich and creamy, and the cake was moist and flavorful.
Krishno Halder
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a very experienced baker, but it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the yule log looked just like the picture.
Ice Stitch
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this yule log again and again.
Henry Bell
[email protected]I've tried many yule log recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chocolate and nut flavors are perfectly balanced, and the cake is moist and fluffy.
Sonia Noshad
[email protected]This yule log was a hit at our Christmas party! It was easy to make and looked so impressive.