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✨🎄 Yule Log Cake (Bûche de Noël) 🎄✨
A Yule Log Cake (or Bûche de Noël) is a classic French holiday dessert that brings a touch of magic to your festive celebrations. With its rich, spongy chocolate cake rolled up and filled with silky buttercream, it’s designed to resemble a log — a charming symbol of warmth and tradition during Christmas. The cake is typically adorned with powdered sugar “snow,” meringue mushrooms, and edible decorations, making it not only delicious but also a beautiful centerpiece for your holiday table.
What You’ll Need:
For the Cake:
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
For the Chocolate Buttercream:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
For the Decorations:
- Meringue mushrooms (optional, but fun for decoration)
- Fresh berries or holly leaves (for a festive touch)
- Powdered sugar (for snow effect)
How to Make Yule Log Cake:
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