Yule log (cake)

Overview of Yule log (cake):

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The Yule Log or Bûche de Noël is a traditional Christmas dessert, particularly popular in France, Belgium, Switzerland, and several former French colonies. Made of sponge cake to resemble a miniature actual Yule log, it is a form of sweet roulade.

History

The Yule Log cake, or Bûche de Noël, is a traditional dessert served near Christmas, especially in Belgium, France, Switzerland, Canada, Lebanon, and several former French colonies such as Vietnam, as well as the United Kingdom.

Preparation

The cake is made from a Genoise or other sponge cake, generally baked in a large, shallow Swiss roll pan, iced, rolled to form a cylinder, and iced again on the outside. The most common combination is basic yellow sponge cake and chocolate buttercream, though many variations that include chocolate cake, ganache, and icings flavored with espresso or liqueurs exist.

Presentation

Yule Logs are often served with one end cut off and set atop the cake, or protruding from its side to resemble a chopped off branch. A bark-like texture is often produced by dragging a fork through the icing, and powdered sugar sprinkled to resemble snow.

See also

• List of desserts
• List of French desserts
• Christmas cake
• Yule log (disambiguation)

External links

• Yule Log Cake Recipe on Food Network

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