Make Christmas even more special! Introducing how to make a cute, special "bush de noel"

Introduction

It's starting to get really cold. As Christmas approaches, you can enjoy a variety of Christmas sweets all over the world, at supermarkets, department stores, shopping malls, and more. Among them, the French "Buche de Noël" is a cake that looks adorable and really gets you in the Christmas spirit. This cake is characterized by its design that resembles a log, a reference to the firewood used to keep us warm during the cold winter

This time, we will introduce a recipe for a simple Buche de Noel cake that can be made at home. We will not only cover the ingredients and how to make it, but also the origin of this cake and how to enjoy it, so please read to the end

The origin and history of Buche de Noël

The name "Buche de Noël" means "Christmas firewood" in French. This cake is said to have originated in 19th century France. Inspired by the traditional custom of burning firewood in the fireplace on Christmas Eve, a cake shaped like a firewood was created

Later, roll cakes shaped like logwood became popular and are now loved all over the world. Not only are they beautiful to look at, but they are also a delicious Christmas treat made with chocolate cream and candied syrup

The appeal of Buche de Noel

The most appealing thing about this cake is its striking appearance. By creating a wood pattern on the surface with a fork, you can enjoy the atmosphere of real firewood. Another appealing feature is the freedom to customize it in any way you like, depending on the filling and decorations you choose

Plus, making it by hand gives you more time to enjoy it with family and friends, making your Christmas memories even more special

How to make a Buche de Noel

Ingredients (for 10 pieces)

material

• Eggs…3 pieces
• Powdered sugar...90g
• 70g flour
• 2/3 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2/3 tablespoon salad oil

Filling

• Candied chestnuts...105g (1 can)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• Vanilla extract...a little
• 1 tablespoon brandy
• Chocolate cream...2 tablespoons

decoration

• Chocolate cream...appropriate amount
• Decorations (flower sugar candy, holly leaves, etc.) - as needed

How to make it

1. Prepare the filling

Strain the candied chestnuts and mix with butter, sugar, brandy, vanilla extract, and chocolate cream. Once it becomes a paste, chill it in the refrigerator

2. Making the dough

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Separate the egg yolks and whites, add powdered sugar to the yolks and mix until creamy. Add flour and salad oil and mix well

Beat the egg whites until stiff and add them to the yolk mixture in several batches, mixing until fluffy. Pour this mixture into a 23cm x 23cm baking pan and smooth it evenly

3. Baking

Bake in a preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Once cooked, remove from the oven onto a damp kitchen towel and roll up the whole thing while it is still warm

4. Filling and assembly

Spread the filling on the cooled dough and roll it up again. Spread the chocolate cream on the outside and create a wood grain pattern with a fork

5. Decoration

Decorate as desired and it's done

summary

"Buche de Noel" is a special sweet that brightens up your Christmas table. It is a cake that not only looks beautiful but also has the warmth of a homemade cake, making it the perfect treat to spend time with loved ones. Why not try making a "Buche de Noel" this Christmas using this recipe as a reference?