French Bûche de Noël

A festive Yule log cake, rolled with creamy filling and covered in ganache.

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 100 g sugar
• 75 g flour
• 25 g cocoa powder
• 200 ml whipping cream
• 200 g dark chocolate
• 50 g butter

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Whisk eggs and sugar until fluffy.
3. Fold in flour and cocoa, then bake.
4. Roll with whipped cream filling.
5. Cover with chocolate ganache.

Chef's tips

• Roll the sponge cake while warm to prevent cracking.
• Use a serrated knife for clean slices.