Description
Bring the magic of the holidays to your table with this Mini Buche de Noël, a charming chocolate yule log adorned with rich frosting and powdered sugar snowflakes. Easy to prepare and perfect for bakers of all skill levels, this delectable dessert features a fluffy sponge cake filled with a luscious whipped cream filling. Whether you’re celebrating with family or hosting friends, this stunning centerpiece will impress everyone at your gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup superfine granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1/3 cup high-quality cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup heavy cream (cold)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Gently fold in sifted flour and cocoa powder until just combined.
- Pour batter onto prepared sheet, spreading evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges pull away from the pan.
- While cooling, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Once cooled, invert cake onto a powdered sugar-dusted towel, remove parchment, spread whipped cream on top, and roll tightly into a log shape.
- Frost with chocolate ganache or whipped cream and dust with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg