Chocolate Yule Log (Bûche de Noël)

🎄🍫 Chocolate Yule Log (Bûche de Noël)

This classic holiday dessert features a light, flexible chocolate sponge rolled with fluffy cream and coated in rich chocolate buttercream. The bark-like finish and snowy garnish give it the traditional Yule Log appearance—festive, elegant, and wonderfully delicious.

Ingredients

Chocolate Roll Cake

• ½ cup (60 g) flour
• ¼ cup (25 g) cocoa powder
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 4 large eggs (at room temperature)
• ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) milk

Cream Filling

• 1 cup (240 ml) cold heavy cream
• ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Buttercream

• ½ cup (115 g) softened butter
• 1¾ cups (220 g) powdered sugar
• ¼ cup (25 g) cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Garnish (Optional)

• Cocoa powder
• Fresh fruit or mint leaves
• Powdered sugar (« snow effect »)

This recipe relies on a light sponge that rolls easily, a creamy center that adds softness, and a rich buttercream that creates the realistic log texture. Each step contributes to stability and flavor while ensuring the cake looks beautifully festive.

Preparation