Bûche de Noël with Ganache

Vegetarian
Health score
3%
Bûche de Noël with Ganache
150 min.
12
389kcal

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Indulge in the festive spirit with a delightful Bûche de Noël, a classic French Yule log that brings warmth and joy to your holiday celebrations. This vegetarian dessert is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the taste buds, featuring a rich and velvety ganache that envelops a light and airy chocolate sponge cake. Perfect for gatherings, this recipe serves 12, making it an ideal centerpiece for your holiday table.

Imagine the delight of your guests as they slice into this stunning log, revealing layers of luscious whipped cream and the subtle hint of coffee-flavored liqueur that elevates the chocolate experience. The combination of semisweet baking chocolate and unsweetened cocoa creates a deep, satisfying flavor, while the whipped cream adds a lightness that balances the richness of the ganache.

With a preparation time of just 150 minutes, you can easily create this show-stopping dessert that will impress family and friends alike. The finishing touches of powdered sugar and sugared cranberries, along with sprigs of rosemary, not only enhance the visual appeal but also add a festive touch that captures the essence of the season. Whether served as a side dish or the grand finale of your holiday feast, this Bûche de Noël is sure to become a cherished tradition in your home.

Ingredients

  • oz baker's chocolate chopped
  • tablespoons rum / brandy / coffee liqueur 
  •  eggs separated
  • 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
  • cup granulated sugar 
  • tablespoons granulated sugar 
  • 12 servings powdered sugar 
  • sprigs rosemary 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • 1.7 cups whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. In medium bowl, place chopped chocolate. In 1-quart saucepan, heat 2/3 cup of the whipping cream to simmering over medium heat.
  2. Remove from heat; cool 1 minute.
  3. Pour hot cream over chocolate; stir until smooth.
  4. Let stand 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until ganache is thickened.
  5. Heat oven to 375F. Grease 15x10x1-inch pan with shortening. Line with waxed paper; grease paper with shortening. In large bowl, beat egg yolks and 1/2 cup of the sugar with electric mixer on high speed until thick and lemon colored. On low speed, beat in oil and vanilla.
  6. In medium bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/2 cup sugar, beating on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gently fold egg whites into egg yolk mixture. Sift flour, 1/4 cup cocoa and the salt over batter; fold gently until blended.
  7. Pour into pan, spreading batter to corners.
  8. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center. Meanwhile, generously sprinkle clean towel with cocoa. Immediately loosen cake from edges of pan; turn upside down onto towel. Carefully remove waxed paper; trim off edges of cake if necessary. While hot, starting with long side, carefully roll up cake; place on cooling rack. Cool at least 30 minutes.
  9. In chilled medium bowl, beat remaining 1 cup whipping cream, 2 tablespoons sugar and liqueur on high speed with electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Unroll cake; remove towel.
  10. Spread whipped cream over cake.
  11. Roll up cake.
  12. Cut 2-inch diagonal slice from 1 end of cake roll.
  13. Place cake on serving platter; position cut piece against side of cake roll to look like a knot, using about 1 tablespoon ganache to attach to cake. Frost cake with remaining ganache. With tines of fork, make strokes in ganache to look like tree bark.
  14. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  15. Garnish with sugared cranberries and rosemary sprigs.

Nutrition Facts

Calories389kcal
Protein6.26%
Fat56.11%
Carbs37.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.77
Glycemic Load
15.91
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
11.436956478202%

Flavonoids

Catechin
13.32mg
Epicatechin
30.32mg
Quercetin
0.18mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:388.92kcal
19.45%
Fat:26.19g
40.3%
Saturated Fat:14.79g
92.45%
Carbohydrates:39.52g
13.17%
Net Carbohydrates:35.57g
12.94%
Sugar:28.92g
32.13%
Cholesterol:105.55mg
35.18%
Sodium:137.45mg
5.98%
Alcohol:0.66g
100%
Alcohol %:0.76%
100%
Caffeine:19.24mg
6.41%
Protein:6.58g
13.16%
Manganese:0.9mg
44.98%
Copper:0.71mg
35.27%
Iron:4.15mg
23.06%
Magnesium:76.46mg
19.12%
Fiber:3.94g
15.78%
Zinc:2.3mg
15.32%
Phosphorus:149.87mg
14.99%
Selenium:10.33µg
14.76%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.78%
Vitamin A:585.18IU
11.7%
Potassium:247.5mg
7.07%
Vitamin K:7.17µg
6.83%
Folate:25.36µg
6.34%
Vitamin D:0.9µg
5.97%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.61%
Calcium:54.72mg
5.47%
Vitamin E:0.76mg
5.08%
Vitamin B5:0.42mg
4.25%
Vitamin B12:0.22µg
3.6%
Vitamin B3:0.64mg
3.2%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.62%