Buche de Noel III – A Decadent European Christmas Dessert
🕒 Prep Time: 2 hours ⌛ Cook Time: Not specified ⏳ Total Time: 2 hours
🌟 Description: Indulge in the festive spirit with our Buche de Noel III, a delightful European Christmas dessert that will grace your table with its sweet elegance. This recipe, carefully crafted for lovewithrecipes.com, combines the warmth of the holiday season with the ease of a Weeknight treat, showcasing the magic of the oven in less than 4 hours.
🍽️ Recipe Category: Dessert
🔍 Keywords: European, Christmas, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3/4 | All-purpose flour |
| 1/4 | Baking powder |
| 1 | Salt |
| 1/4 | Eggs |
| 3 | Granulated sugar |
| 1 | Water |
| 1/3 | Vanilla extract |
| 1 | Heavy whipping cream |
| 1 | Sugar |
| 2 | Instant coffee |
| 1 1/2 | Margarine |
| 1/3 | Butter |
| 1/3 | Powdered sugar |
| 2 | Vanilla extract |
| 1 1/2 | Hot water |
🌟 Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 394.5
- Fat Content: 16.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 88.4mg
- Sodium Content: 197mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 57.6g
- Fiber Content: 1.2g
- Sugar Content: 46.2g
- Protein Content: 4.4g
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Heat your oven to a toasty 375 degrees, setting the stage for the baking magic to unfold.
- Line a jelly roll pan (15-1/2×10-1/2×1″) with waxed paper or baking parchment. Don’t forget to generously grease (and maybe even dust with flour) the bottom.
- In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Set this chocolatey concoction aside, building the anticipation.
- In a small mixer bowl, beat the eggs on high speed until they transform into a thick, lemon-colored masterpiece – a process that takes 3-5 minutes.
- Gradually introduce the granulated sugar to the beaten eggs, creating a sweet symphony of flavors.
- On low speed, blend in the water and vanilla extract, ensuring a harmonious blend of wet and aromatic elements.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet mix, beating just enough to achieve a smooth batter – the heart of your culinary creation.
- Pour this delightful batter into the prepared pan, spreading it to the corners, and let it bake until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean (usually 12-15 minutes).
- Now, the dramatic moment – loosen the cake from the edges of the pan, invert it on a towel sprinkled generously with powdered sugar, and carefully remove the paper. Trim any stiff edges if needed.
- While still warm, roll the cake and towel from the narrow end, creating the foundation for your Buche de Noel.
- Let your rolled creation cool on a wire rack for 30-60 minutes, allowing the flavors to settle and the anticipation to build.
- In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream, 2 tablespoons of sugar (adjust to taste), and instant coffee until it reaches stiff peaks – a cloud-like coffee-infused dream.
- Gently unroll the cake, unveiling the canvas for your coffee-flavored masterpiece. Spread the whipped coffee cream filling over the cake, reserving a few spoonfuls for the final touch.
- Re-roll the cake, using the towel to assist if needed. Cut a slice at an angle, setting it aside momentarily as you embark on the frosting adventure.
- Move your cake to its serving plate before beginning the chocolate icing. Create the icing by blending cocoa and margarine, then stirring in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and hot water until it achieves the perfect spreading consistency.
- Place the waiting slice on top of the frosted log, resembling a cut branch stub. Let the icing act as glue or secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Ice the sides, seamlessly blending into the main log for a realistic tree-like appearance.
- Use the reserved coffee whipped cream to cover the ends of the log and the top of the ‘cut branch,’ adding a touch of creamy perfection.
- Now, the fun part – take a fork with slightly spaced tines and create the bark on the tree by pulling it through the soft frosting. Rinse the fork and use it to draw circular rings on the ends, mimicking the coffee cream.
🎉 Enjoy your Buche de Noel III: A culinary masterpiece, combining the magic of Christmas, the warmth of European traditions, and the joy of creating a dessert that’s not just delicious but also a work of art. Share it with loved ones and make your holiday celebrations truly special! 🍰✨
