Steps:
- Cake: Whisk together in a bowl: Flour Cocoa Powder Baking Powder Baking Soda Salt Set aside In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a flat beater: Butter on medium speed until smooth, 30-45 seconds. Reduce to low and add sugar,until blended. Increase speed to med. high until light & fluffy. Stop occasionally to scrape the sides. Add eggs, beating after each addition, until the batter is thick and creamy. Stop to scrape the sides. Add vanilla Reduce speed to low and add flour in 3 additions, adding sour cream alternately, beginning and ending with flour. Remove bowl and gently fold in melted chocolate. Pour into pan, tap to release air. Bake 60-70 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool about 10 minutes. Invert onto a cooling rack and cool for 1 hour. Glaze: Place chopped chocolate in a bowl. In a small saucepan(medium heat) bring cream to a simmer. Pour the cream over the chocolate and stir until melted and smooth. Set the rack with the cake over a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper and pour the glaze over it. Let it cool to room temperature, then dust with powdered sugar just before serving. Garnish the top and sides with fresh Holly Leaves.
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Kushma Rai
[email protected]This cake was a big hit at my party! Everyone loved it.
Oishe Telicom
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's so delicious and it looks so impressive.
Juliet Lozano
[email protected]I love the chocolate ganache on this cake. It's so rich and decadent.
IL IL
[email protected]This cake is so delicious! I can't believe how easy it was to make.
Waqar Brothers
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but it was still very good. I'll try using a different recipe next time.
MD Ratul mredha
[email protected]I had a hard time getting the cake to roll up without cracking. I think I might have overcooked it a bit.
Craig Necker
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. It's the best Buche de Noel I've ever had.
aashique ali
[email protected]I love how this cake looks like a real Yule log. It's the perfect centerpiece for a holiday party.
Mohammed Imehda
[email protected]This cake was amazing! I made it for my family's Christmas dinner and it was a huge success.
MOHAMMED TARAQ
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Dithemo Otlaleng
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this cake without any problems. It's a great recipe for beginners.
Sunny&marmalade
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious and it looks so impressive.
Adeorike Damilare
[email protected]This cake was beautiful and delicious! I was so impressed with how easy it was to make.
Keyara Dean
[email protected]I loved the flavor of this cake, but I found it to be a bit dry. Next time, I'll try adding some extra moisture to the batter.
Jubayel Pramanik
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Ruth Gichuru
[email protected]This Buche de Noel was a huge hit at my holiday party! It was so delicious and festive-looking, and everyone loved it.