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Welcome to my kitchen, where Christmas baking is soft, joyful, and full of chocolate. Looking for the perfect French Christmas dessert?
This Chocolate Yule Log is an iconic holiday cake in France, which is soft, fluffy, rolled with a rich chocolate cream, and decorated like a cozy wooden log. Elegant, indulgent, and deeply comforting, it’s the centerpiece dessert of Christmas tables across France 🇫🇷✨ Despite its impressive look, this recipe is surprisingly easy and beginner-friendly.
What Is a Chocolate Yule Log?
The bûche de Noël is a traditional French Christmas cake shaped like a log, inspired by the old custom of burning a Yule log during winter celebrations.
This chocolate version is loved for its balance:
• light & fluffy sponge
• creamy & rich chocolate filling
• festive & nostalgic presentation
A true Christmas classic that brings everyone together 🎄🍫
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Ingredients for Chocolate Yule Log (8 servings)
𐙚 Chocolate Sponge Cake
• 4 large eggs
• ½ cup (100 g) sugar
• ⅓ cup (40 g) all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup (30 g) cocoa powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
𐙚 Chocolate Cream Filling
• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, cold
• 150 g dark chocolate
• 1 tbsp powdered sugar
𐙚 Decoration (optional)
• Powdered sugar
• Cocoa powder
• Chocolate shavings
Timing
• Prep: 25 minutes
• Bake: 12 minutes
• Chill: 1 hour
• Total: ~1h40
• Servings: 8
How to Make Chocolate Yule Log (Step-by-Step)
♡ Step 1 – Prepare the Sponge Batter :
Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F.
Whisk the eggs and sugar until pale, thick, and fluffy.
Add vanilla extract.
♡ Step 2 – Add Dry Ingredients :
Sift together the flour and cocoa powder.
Gently fold them into the egg mixture using a spatula, keeping the batter light and airy.
♡ Step 3 – Bake the Sponge :
Pour the batter into a lined baking tray and spread evenly.
Bake for 12 minutes, until set but still soft and flexible.
♡ Step 4 – Roll the Cake :
Turn the warm sponge onto a clean kitchen towel.
Carefully roll it up while still warm and let it cool completely in this rolled shape.
This prevents cracking later ✨
♡ Step 5 – Make the Chocolate Cream :
Melt the dark chocolate and let it cool slightly.
Whip the cold cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
Gently fold in the melted chocolate until smooth and creamy.
♡ Step 6 – Fill & Roll :
Unroll the cooled sponge carefully.
Spread the chocolate cream evenly over the surface.
Roll the cake back tightly into a log shape.
♡ Step 7 – Chill :
Place the yule log in the refrigerator for 1 hour to set properly.
♡ Step 8 – Decorate & Serve :
Dust with cocoa powder or powdered sugar, and decorate with chocolate shavings if desired.
Slice gently and enjoy your festive masterpiece 🎄✨
Tips for a Perfect Bûche de Noël
• Roll the sponge while warm
• Use cold cream for a stable filling
• Chill before slicing for clean cuts
• Keep decorations simple and elegant
Nutrition (per serving – approx.)
• Calories: ~360 kcal
• Protein: ~6 g
• Fat: ~22 g (13 g saturated)
• Carbohydrates: ~34 g (26 g sugar)
• Sodium: ~60 mg
Nutri-Score: D
A French Christmas Classic ♡
This Chocolate Yule Log is rich, creamy, and full of holiday magic. Perfect for cozy evenings, twinkling lights, and sweet shared moments. More dreamy Christmas recipes coming soon ✨
Thank you for baking with me 🌸
