Recipe of Yule Log Cake (Bûche de Noël)

Ingredients

• For the Cake:
• 4 large eggs
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• For the Filling:
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• For the Frosting:
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a jelly roll pan.

2. 2

   In a bowl, beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until fluffy.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

4. 4

   Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture.

5. 5

   Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes.

6. 6

   Invert the cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar.

7. 7

   Roll the cake with the towel and let it cool.

8. 8

   Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract for the filling.

9. 9

   Unroll the cooled cake, spread the whipped cream filling, and roll it back up.

10. 10

    For the frosting, beat together butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Frost the Yule Log.

11. 11

    Use a fork to create a bark-like texture on the frosting.

12. 12

    Decorate with powdered sugar, holly leaves, or meringue mushrooms. Enjoy this festive treat!