Bûche de Noël is a traditional French Christmas dessert shaped and decorated like a log. This recipe takes some time, but we promise it’s worth it. Every piece of this dessert is edible, from the sponge cake “log” to the meringue mushrooms and candied “holly.” Top it off with some powdered sugar to create a snowy effect.

Quick Info

⏱️ 300 min • 🍽️ 6 servings • ⭐ 89%

Tags

[Desserts] • [European]

Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
• 8 large eggs, room temperature, separated
• ½ cup plus 3 tablespoons superfine baker’s sugar, divided
• 6 tablespoons milk, room temperature
• 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• 6 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• ⅓ cup whole milk
• 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ cup chocolate-hazelnut spread
• 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 1¼ cups heavy cream, hot
• 2 large egg whites
• ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
• ½ cup superfine baker’s sugar
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• ¼ cup melted dark chocolate
• 1½ cups sugar, divided
• 1 cup water
• ½ cup fresh cranberries
• 6 fresh rosemary sprigs
• n/a

Instructions Preview

1. Make the chocolate sponge cake: Preheat th…
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yo…
3. Whisk in the milk, vegetable oil, and vani…

…and 28 more steps

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Recipe by: Betsy Carter, Jaclyn Wilson • From: Tasty