Description
Mini Buche de Noël is a festive French dessert that beautifully combines rich chocolate sponge cake with a creamy filling, all rolled to resemble a charming log. This delightful treat is perfect for holiday gatherings, offering a balance of elegance and indulgence with every bite. Its stunning appearance and irresistible flavors make it an ideal centerpiece for your seasonal celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Berries or edible flowers (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, beat eggs until pale and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Fold dry ingredients into the egg mixture gently.
- Pour batter onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Roll the warm cake in a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar.
- Whip heavy cream with vanilla until soft peaks form; spread over cooled cake.
- Roll the cake back up without the towel and place seam-side down on a platter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg