5 eggs
- 150 grams of sugar
- 120 grams of flour
- 30 grams of cocoa powder (for chocolate cake, optional)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
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- A pinch of salt
For the Filling (Buttercream or Chocolate Cream):
- 200 grams of softened butter
- 150 grams of powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 100 grams of melted chocolate (optional)
For Decoration:
- Powdered sugar for dusting (to resemble snow)
- Chocolate shavings or dried fruits
Preparation Steps:
1. Prepare the Sponge Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking tray with butter and line it with parchment paper.
- Separate the egg yolks from the whites. Whisk the yolks with half of the sugar and vanilla until the mixture becomes creamy.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until thick, then gradually add the remaining sugar until a meringue forms.
- Gently fold the yolk mixture into the beaten egg whites. Then, gently add the flour (and cocoa powder if making a chocolate cake) and fold it in until combined.
- Pour the batter into the tray and spread it evenly. Bake for 10-12 minutes until cooked through.
2. Prepare the Buttercream:
- Whip the softened butter with powdered sugar until creamy and smooth. If making chocolate cream, add the cocoa powder and melted chocolate, and mix well.
3. Assembling the Cake:
- Once the cake is out of the oven, place it on a damp towel and gently roll it into a log shape while it's still warm, then leave it to cool.
- After it has cooled, unroll the cake, spread the prepared cream over it, and then gently roll it back into a log.
- Cover the rolled cake with the remaining cream and decorate with chocolate shavings or powdered sugar to resemble a snow-covered log.
4. Serving:
- Slice the cake and serve with coffee or tea.
History of the Bûche de Noël:
- Origin and History: The Bûche de Noël dates back to the. 19th century. غ in France. It is believed that the cake was inspired by an old tradition of burning a Yule log in homes on Christmas Eve to bring good luck and warmth for the coming year.
- Creator: It is difficult to pinpoint a specific individual who invented this dessert, but it is known that French bakeries. in the 19th century began crafting the cake in its modern form.
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