Yule Log Cake

Why This Recipe Works: The Yule Log Cake, or Bûche de Noël, is a traditional Christmas dessert that not only looks stunning but also tastes incredible. Made with a light sponge cake rolled with rich,

This recipe for Bûche de Noël (Yule Log Cake) features a light and delicious chocolate swiss roll cake filled with white chocolate, covered with ganache and adored with edible decorations.

As the holiday season approaches, one dessert that truly embodies the spirit of Christmas is the Bûche de Noël, also known as the Yule Log Cake. Originating in France, this festive treat is a rolled sponge cake that resembles a traditional Yule log, decorated with chocolate ganache and delightful accents like marzipan mushrooms or fresh holly. It's a staple on holiday dessert tables across the world, charming guests with its rich flavors and striking appearance.

This Gingerbread Yule Log is made with a gingerbread sponge cake that is filled with a rum flavored cream cheese frosting. When decorated with rosemary, cranberries and even small pine cones, it makes the most beautiful holiday centerpiece.

A chocolate swiss-roll style cake, filled with whipped cream and covered in mocha chocolate frosting.

Use this recipe and video tutorial to make a beautiful from-scratch yule log Christmas cake, also known as a Bûche De Noël in French.

This gorgeous Swiss roll style cake is easy to make starting with chocolate cake mix. Filled with marshmallow frosting and topped with chocolate buttercream icing made to look like bark. Decorate as a festive yule log with sugared cranberries and fresh rosemary for a stunning holiday dessert!

Bûche de Noël is a jelly-roll style chocolate cake with chocolate cream that's decorated to look like a yule log for an incredibly delicious Christmas dessert!

Buche de Noel or the Yule Log Cake is a quintessential chocolate Christmas dessert. This article includes hacks to make decoration and frosting the cake easier using store-bought supplies.