Yule Log Cake | Bûche de Noël 🎄 Christmas Baking
Rolled sponge cake, with a whipped cream filling, decorated to resemble a log
Ultimate Christmas Yule Log 🎄 A Perfect Dessert for Holiday Gatherings
Nothing says Christmas dessert quite like a beautifully decorated Yule Log or Bûche de Noël, a traditional holiday cake that’s as delicious as it is stunning. This classic treat embodies the Christmas spirit with its rich flavors, festive presentation, and the joy of holiday season baking.
Whether you’re hosting a Christmas dinner or simply want to add a touch of magic to your dessert table, a homemade Yule Log is the perfect way to celebrate the season and impress your loved ones.
What Is a Christmas Yule Log?
The Yule Log is a rolled sponge cake, often flavored with chocolate or chestnut, filled with creamy frosting, and decorated to resemble a log dusted with snow. It’s a nod to ancient traditions of burning a yule log for warmth and good luck, now transformed into a sweet centerpiece that brings warmth and joy to the holiday table.
Serve your Yule Log with a warm cup of cocoa, coffee, or mulled wine to complete the cozy holiday vibe. Pair with fresh berries or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgence.
Baking a Christmas Yule Log is more than just making a dessert. It’s about embracing the holiday spirit, creating memories, and sharing warmth with loved ones. Plus, decorating the Yule Log can be a fun activity to enjoy with kids, family, or friends, making the process as joyful as the delicious result. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a festive beginner, this recipe will add a magical touch to your Christmas celebrations.
Scroll down to check out the ingredients needed for the Yule Log Recipe with step by step instructions!
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Yule Log | Bûche de Noël
Yule Log Cake Ingredients
Filling:
✿ 1 Cup Heavy Cream
✿ 1 Teaspoon Custard Powder
✿ 1 Teaspoon Espresso Powder
Topping:
✿ 1 Cup Heavy Cream
✿ 1 Cup Chocolate
Roll Cake:
✿ 6 Eggs
✿ 30 + 70 Grams Sugar
✿ ¼ Teaspoon Cream Of Tartar
✿ 80 Milliliters Milk
✿ 80 Grams Cake Flour
✿ 20 Grams Cacao Powder
✿ 1 Teaspoon Espresso Powder
✿ 2 Grams Baking Powder
✿ 60 Milliliters Oil (Room Temperature)
Yule Log Cake INSTRUCTIONS | Click here for the recipe video
Make Batter
Mix Until Just Combined.
Bake
Bake 340F | 35 Min.
Decorate
Top With Ganache.
Decorate
Have Fun!
Make Batter
In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks and 30 G sugar until combined. Add oil and milk and whisk until combined. Sift in the dry ingredients. Whisk until smooth.
Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks. Add the sugar (70 Grams) in three batches. Add about ⅓ of the meringue into the egg yolk mixture. Whisk to lighten the batter. Pour the yolk mixture back into the remaining meringue. Use a spatula to combine the batter. Pour onto a lined baking sheet. Tap to remove air bubbles. Bake at 340°F for 35 minutes.
Prepare Decorations
Let’s make the filling. Whip the heavy cream, sugar, and espresso powder (optional) until stiff peaks. Refrigerate until use. To make the ganache: pour warm cream over chocolate. Let sit for 5 minutes, whisk until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
Assemble & Decorate!
Place a sheet of parchment paper over the warm cake. Holding both pieces of parchment, flip the cake. Remove bottom parchment paper. Trim the edges. Cut the top edge at an angle. Make 2–3 shallow cuts (do not cut through) at the bottom edge. Spread the whipped cream filling over the cake. Roll the cake tightly into a log. Refrigerate for 1 hour to set. Whip the cooled ganache until fluffy. Time to decorate! Be as creative as you like.
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TIPS & NOTES
✿ For the traditional “branch” look, cut a small diagonal slice from one end of the log and attach it to the side.
✿ For decoration you can use: candied cranberries, rosemary sprigs, powdered sugar “snow,” or holiday décor all work beautifully.
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