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Bûche de Noël (Christmas Log)

A spectacular French Christmas sponge roll filled with chestnut buttercream, soaked in rum syrup, and finished with chocolate sauce.

BakingVegetarianDessertChristmasChocolateChestnut
Estimated Nutrition
Calories
608.1
kcal / serving
4864.5 kcal total
Carbs
56g
per serving
448.2 g total
Fat
39.5g
per serving
315.8 g total
Protein
6.6g
per serving
52.4 g total
Cook Time
40
minutes
Serves
8
people
Dietary
Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
60
g
Caster Sugar
for the sponge
70
g
Caster Sugar
for the buttercream
40
g
Caster Sugar
for the soaking syrup
80
g
Plain Chocolate
minimum 70% cocoa solids, chopped
1
piece
Cocoa Powder
for decoration
Dairy
4
piece
Eggs
separated
15
g
Unsalted Butter
melted
3
piece
Egg Yolks
for the buttercream
240
g
Unsalted Butter
softened at room temperature
30
ml
Milk
approx 2 tbsp
90
ml
Whipping Cream
Fruits
200
g
Candied Chestnuts
roughly chopped, plus extra for decoration
GrainsCereals
60
g
Plain Flour
Liquids
30
ml
Dark Rum
for the buttercream
25
ml
Dark Rum
for the soaking syrup

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