Chocolate Yule Log (Bûche de Noël) by @millsandbuns

44 min
Hard

10 servings

🥚

100 g

Egg Yolks

🍬

60 g

Caster Sugar

🌿

5 ml

Vanilla Extract

🥚

200 g

Egg Whites

🍚

70 g

Caster Sugar

🌾

55 g

Flour

🌽

25 g

Corn Flour

🍫

20 g

Cocoa Powder

🥄

2 g

Baking Powder

🥛

55 ml

Milk

🧈

45 g

Butter

🍦

200 g

Whipped Cream

🍫

200 g

Chocolate Ganache

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/18

    Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) and line the rimmed baking tray with parchment paper.

    🍪rimmed baking tray
    📜parchment paper

  2. Step 2/18

    Whisk the egg yolks with 60 g caster sugar until the mixture is pale, thick, and light.

    egg yolks
    caster sugar
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄balloon whisk

  3. Step 3/18

    Stir the vanilla extract into the yolk mixture until evenly combined.

    vanilla extract
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄silicone spatula

  4. Step 4/18

    Sift the all-purpose flour, corn flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder over the yolk mixture.

    all-purpose flour
    corn flour
    cocoa powder
    baking powder
    🫗fine-mesh sieve
    🥣mixing bowl

  5. Step 5/18

    Fold the sifted dry ingredients into the yolk mixture just until no dry streaks remain.

    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄silicone spatula

  6. Step 6/18

    Combine the milk with the melted unsalted butter in a small bowl.

    milk
    unsalted butter
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄silicone spatula

  7. Step 7/18

    Gently fold the milk and butter mixture into the chocolate batter until smooth.

    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄silicone spatula

  8. Step 8/18

    Whisk the egg whites with 70 g caster sugar until they form stiff, glossy peaks.

    egg whites
    caster sugar
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄balloon whisk

  9. Step 9/18

    Fold one-third of the whipped egg whites into the chocolate batter to loosen it.

    egg whites
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄silicone spatula

  10. Step 10/18

    Fold in the remaining egg whites gently until the batter is evenly combined and airy.

    egg whites
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄silicone spatula

  11. Step 11/18

    Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking tray.

    🍪rimmed baking tray
    🔪offset spatula

  12. Step 12/18

    Bake the cake at 180°C (356°F) for 14 minutes, until the surface springs back lightly when touched.

    🍪rimmed baking tray

  13. Step 13/18

    Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let it cool completely.

    🧊wire rack
    🍪rimmed baking tray

  14. Step 14/18

    Spread the whipped cream in an even layer over the cooled cake, leaving a small border around the edges.

    whipped cream
    🔪offset spatula

  15. Step 15/18

    Roll the filled cake tightly from one short end into a log shape.

    📜parchment paper

  16. Step 16/18

    Refrigerate the rolled cake for at least 60 minutes so it firms up.

  17. Step 17/18

    Spread the chocolate ganache over the chilled log in a thick, even coating.

    chocolate ganache
    🔪offset spatula

  18. Step 18/18

    Refrigerate the finished yule log until chilled, then slice and serve.

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Eggs, Sweeteners, Flavorings, Starches, Baking ingredients, Leavening agents, Dairy, Chocolate

Ingredients

Egg yolks, Caster sugar, Vanilla extract, Egg whites, Flour, Corn flour, Cocoa powder, Baking powder, Milk, Butter, Whipped cream, Chocolate ganache

Allergens

Eggs, Corn, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian

Calories

350 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 6g, Carbohydrates: 39g, Total fat: 20g, Saturated fat: 12g, Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 30g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 85mg, Iron: 1.8mg, Potassium: 180mg, Sodium: 105mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 180mcg, Vitamin D: 0.8mcg, Vitamin B12: 0.5mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

14 minutes

Overall

44 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

18 steps

Equipments

Utensils

mixing bowl, balloon whisk, fine-mesh sieve, silicone spatula, measuring spoons, kitchen scale, rimmed baking tray, parchment paper, offset spatula, wire rack

Appliances

oven, refrigerator

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert, Cake

Occasions

Christmas, Christmas Eve, Holiday celebration

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@millsandbuns

Origin

Cuisine

French

Geographic

France, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Soft, Fluffy, Light, Creamy, Silky

Flavors

Chocolatey, Sweet, Creamy, Vanilla

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer because of the dairy filling), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight cake container,Keep below 4°C (40°F),Serve chilled), freezer : 30 days (Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil,Freeze before adding delicate decorations if possible,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator)