Yule log (Bûche de Noël)
Preparation time 3 hours
Bake time 15 minutes
Makes 12 servings
Ingredients
For the cake
For the filling
For the bark-like covering
Method
Once the chocolate-cream mixture (or ganache) has cooled to room temperature, stir in the salt and vanilla and then beat the butter into the ganache slowly, adding the butter in several additions. Add the confectioners' sugar, beat until incorporated and then increase the speed and beat until fluffy (3 to 5 minutes), stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Use the frosting immediately (it will stiffen quickly) by covering the log with an offset spatula. Leave the cut ends exposed. Use a fork to make textured lines resembling tree bark. Wipe the serving plate if the frosting gets all over. Depending on the thickness of your bark-like layer, you will have a lot of extra frosting.
Published: 25 December 2021