CHOCOLATE AND NUT YULE LOG
A simple version of the classic French dessert buche de Noel, this enchanting cake covered with crunchy almonds and creamy frosting calls to mind a snow-covered log in a wintry forest.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 10-by-15-inch jelly-roll pan with nonstick cooking spray; line bottom with parchment paper. Coat paper with cooking spray; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks with 1/2 cup granulated sugar until pale yellow. Whisk in almond extract and flour just until combined (do not overmix); set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. While beating, slowly add remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar (1 tablespoon at a time) and beat until stiff and glossy. Whisk one third of beaten egg whites into yolk mixture; gently fold in remaining whites with a rubber spatula. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan; bake until center of cake springs back when lightly pressed, 15 to 17 minutes.
- Immediately after removing cake from oven, run a knife around edge of pan. Dust top of cake with confectioners' sugar; invert cake onto clean parchment paper, and gently peel off the lining paper that's now on top of cake. Starting from a short side of cake, gently roll cake, along with clean paper, into a log; let cool, seam side down, 30 minutes.
- Once cake has cooled, prepare filling and frosting. Gently unroll cake, and spread with filling, leaving a 1/2-inch border; starting from a short side, carefully re-roll (do not roll paper in cake), and place, seam side down, on a baking sheet or serving platter. Spread log with frosting; sprinkle with almonds. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
- To serve, use a serrated knife to slice off the ends of the log neatly, revealing interior. Dust with confectioners' sugar, and, if desired, garnish with Marzipan Mushrooms.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 g, Fat 10 g, Protein 3 g
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Treasure Billons
[email protected]Delicious!
Sushil Bishowakarma
[email protected]This Yule log is a great holiday dessert. It's festive and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the ganache is rich and creamy. The nuts add a nice crunchy texture, and the whipped cream is the perfect fi
Zaid Ahamad
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the results are always amazing. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the ganache is rich and decadent. I've made this several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Wisdom Omezirinwune
[email protected]The chocolate and nut Yule log was absolutely delicious! The ganache was smooth and creamy, and the nuts added a nice crunch. The log was also very easy to make, and it looked very impressive when I served it to my guests. I will definitely be making
Mzuxolile Soguntuza
[email protected]This Yule log was a hit at my holiday party! It was so easy to make and turned out so beautiful. I used a combination of dark and milk chocolate for the ganache, and it was the perfect balance of sweetness and richness. The nuts added a nice crunchy