Bûche de Noël with Buttercream Frosting

Health score
1%
Bûche de Noël with Buttercream Frosting
85 min.
10
413kcal

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Indulge in the festive spirit with a delightful Bûche de Noël, a classic French Yule log cake that is sure to impress your family and friends during the holiday season. This enchanting dessert not only looks stunning on the table but also offers a rich and satisfying flavor that will leave everyone craving more. With its soft, sponge-like cake rolled around a luscious buttercream filling, this treat is a perfect blend of textures and tastes.

Imagine the aroma of freshly baked cake wafting through your kitchen as you prepare this masterpiece. The combination of cocoa and instant coffee granules adds a unique depth to the chocolate flavor, while the chopped pistachio nuts provide a delightful crunch and a pop of color. The creamy frosting, adorned with charming strokes to mimic tree bark, transforms this cake into a beautiful centerpiece that captures the essence of winter.

Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or simply looking to create a special dessert for your loved ones, this Bûche de Noël with Buttercream Frosting is a must-try. With a preparation time of just 85 minutes, you can easily whip up this show-stopping dessert that serves 10 people. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and get ready to create a sweet tradition that will be cherished for years to come!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 cup butter softened
  •  eggs 
  • 0.8 cup flour all-purpose
  • cup granulated sugar 
  • tablespoons granulated sugar 
  • 1.5 teaspoons coffee instant
  • 0.5 cup pistachios green chopped
  • cups powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla 
  • 0.3 cup water 
  • tablespoons water hot
  • cup whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil or waxed paper; grease with shortening or cooking spray. In small bowl, beat eggs with electric mixer on high speed about 5 minutes or until very thick and lemon colored.
  2. Pour eggs into large bowl; gradually beat in 1 cup granulated sugar. Beat in 1/3 cup water and the vanilla on low speed. Gradually add flour, baking powder and salt, beating just until batter is smooth.
  3. Pour into pan, spreading batter to corners.
  4. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately loosen cake from edges of pan; invert onto towel generously sprinkled with powdered sugar. Carefully remove foil. Trim off stiff edges of cake if necessary. While hot, carefully roll cake and towel from narrow end. Cool on cooling rack at least 30 minutes.
  5. In chilled medium bowl, beat all filling ingredients on high speed until stiff. Unroll cake; remove towel.
  6. Spread filling over cake.
  7. Roll up cake.
  8. In medium bowl, beat cocoa and butter on low speed until thoroughly mixed. Beat in powdered sugar until mixed. Beat in vanilla and enough of the hot water until frosting is smooth and spreadable.
  9. For tree stump, cut off a 2-inch diagonal slice from one end of cake. Attach stump to one long side using 1 tablespoon frosting. Frost cake with remaining frosting. With tines of fork, make strokes in frosting to look like tree bark.
  10. Garnish with nuts.

Nutrition Facts

Calories413kcal
Protein4.88%
Fat40.73%
Carbs54.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.52
Glycemic Load
21.1
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
6.7552174277928%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.45mg
Catechin
2.08mg
Epigallocatechin
0.13mg
Epicatechin
5.68mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.38mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:412.65kcal
20.63%
Fat:19.29g
29.67%
Saturated Fat:7.74g
48.37%
Carbohydrates:57.96g
19.32%
Net Carbohydrates:56.01g
20.37%
Sugar:47.24g
52.49%
Cholesterol:76mg
25.33%
Sodium:199.23mg
8.66%
Alcohol:0.34g
100%
Alcohol %:0.36%
100%
Caffeine:11.3mg
3.77%
Protein:5.2g
10.41%
Vitamin A:717.32IU
14.35%
Selenium:9.08µg
12.98%
Manganese:0.26mg
12.93%
Phosphorus:112.26mg
11.23%
Copper:0.22mg
11%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.64%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.35%
Iron:1.41mg
7.82%
Fiber:1.95g
7.79%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
7.19%
Folate:28.44µg
7.11%
Magnesium:28.1mg
7.02%
Calcium:61.51mg
6.15%
Vitamin E:0.74mg
4.95%
Potassium:168.46mg
4.81%
Vitamin D:0.64µg
4.3%
Zinc:0.63mg
4.21%
Vitamin B3:0.77mg
3.85%
Vitamin B5:0.35mg
3.5%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.72%