This traditional French “yule log” is made from genoise (sponge cake), baked in a jelly roll pan, rolled, frosted with chocolate buttercream to resemble, of course, a log, and may be decorated with sugar (“snow”) and meringues (“mushrooms”). One end is usually cut and the icing textured to really get the full log effect. Here are some links to buche de noel recipes…. enjoy! And Merry Christmas!!
Find a tutorial for the buche de noel pictured above (as well as incredible photography and a wealth of other foodie info/recipes) at La Tartine Gourmande.
Martha’s recipe can be found here. Find a recipe at the Joy of Baking here.
And lastly, check out this buche de noel (pictured below) and some more decorating options at Provence Info.
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