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Bûche de Noël (Chocolate Yule Log)

Prep 1 hr Cook 12 min Total 1 hr 12 min Servings 12

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 12, 2026 · Updated Oct 12, 2026

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Roll the sponge while hot so it remembers the shape and won't crack.

Ingredients

  • Filling
  • Ganache

Method

  1. 01

    Heat oven to 375°F; line a 10x15 pan. Beat yolks with half the sugar until pale; whip whites with the rest to stiff peaks.

  2. 02

    Fold yolks, cocoa, flour and salt into whites. Spread and bake 10–12 minutes.

  3. 03

    Roll warm in a sugared towel and cool.

  4. 04

    Whip filling, unroll, spread and re-roll. Cut a diagonal end piece to make a branch.

  5. 05

    Pour hot cream over chocolate for ganache; cool until spreadable, cover the log and drag a fork for bark. Dust with sugar 'snow.'

Notes & swaps

  • Roll the sponge while hot so it remembers the shape and won't crack.

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