For a classic Christmas dessert, here’s one that’s always a showstopper: Christmas Yule Log Cake (Bûche de Noël) — a light sponge cake rolled with cream filling and decorated like a snowy log.
🥘 Ingredients
Sponge Cake:
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4 large eggs, separated
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½ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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¼ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
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1 tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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½ tsp vanilla extract
Filling:
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1 cup heavy cream
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2 tbsp powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract (or peppermint extract for holiday flavor)
Chocolate Ganache Frosting:
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1 cup heavy cream
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8 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
Decoration (optional):
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Powdered sugar (for “snow”)
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Sugared cranberries or cherries
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Rosemary sprigs (for “pine”)
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Festive sprinkles or candy canes