Chocolate Yule Log (Bûche de Noël) 🍫🌲 – A Festive Holiday Delight

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Cake

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a Swiss roll pan with parchment paper, letting it hang over the edges slightly for easy removal.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until the mixture triples in volume and becomes light and frothy (about 4–5 minutes).
4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture, then add the milk and vanilla extract. The batter should be smooth and pourable.

2️⃣ Bake the Cake

1. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan, making sure it reaches the corners.
2. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the cake springs back when touched.
3. Once baked, place the cake on a clean kitchen towel, and lightly dust it with cocoa powder. While it’s still warm, carefully remove the parchment paper and roll the cake up with the towel.
4. Leave it to cool completely, still rolled up, for about 15–20 minutes.
   

   3️⃣ Prepare the Cream Filling