Christmas Yule Log Cake Recipe (Bûche de Noël)

This beautiful Yule Log cake is nothing short of delicious and absolutely will be the centerpiece of all your Christmas festivities.

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With the added meringue mushrooms, sugared cranberries, and rosemary, everyone will think you are a professional baker.

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INGREDIENTS:

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In a large bowl sift together the flour, 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder, and baking powder. Next, add in the sugar, vanilla, eggs, and oil and vigorously whisk together until smooth and combined.

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Transfer the mixture to a 13×18 cookie sheet tray that has been lined with parchment paper and spread the batter out evenly using an offset spatula.

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Bake at 350° for 15-17 minutes and the invert the cake onto a large clean kitchen towel that’s been dusted with ¼ cup of cocoa powder. Be sure to remove the parchment paper.

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Roll the cake up in the towel and let it completely cool to room temperature, which takes about 2 to 2 ½ hours.

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In the meantime, make the filling by whisking together the whipped cream, sugar, vanilla, and cocoa powder until medium-stiff peaks have formed.

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