Mini Buche de Noël
Mini Buche de Noël is a charming and delicious French dessert that captures the essence of the holiday season. This delightful rolled sponge cake is filled with rich chocolate ganache and decorated to resemble a festive log, making it the showstopper at any gathering. With its airy texture and indulgent flavors, each bite offers a warm, nostalgic hug that brings family and friends together. Perfect for cozy gatherings or special celebrations, this dessert is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make, ensuring you can impress your guests without the stress.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz bittersweet chocolate (chopped)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Pine nuts or edible decorations (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a jelly roll pan lined with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Sift together flour and cocoa powder, then gently fold into the egg mixture.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 12-15 minutes until springy.
- While cooling, heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chopped chocolate, let sit for five minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Once cake is slightly cool, invert onto a powdered sugar-dusted towel, spread ganache on top, roll tightly using the towel as support, then wrap in plastic wrap.
- Chill for at least an hour before decorating with remaining ganache or whipped cream and garnishing with pine nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider infusing the ganache with liqueur. Experiment with fillings like fruit preserves or flavored whipped creams for variety. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days; serve at room temperature.