Claire Saffitz Makes Chocolate Yule Log Cake (Bûche De Noël) | Dessert Person

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Claire Saffitz Makes Chocolate Yule Log Cake (Bûche De Noël) | Dessert Person
Enjoy the holiday spirit as Claire Saffitz creates a decadent Chocolate Yule Log (Bûche De Noël) in this episode of Dessert Person! In this holiday tradition, the Yule Log is crafted to resemble a charmingly realistic rotting log, complete with details like meringue mushrooms, a dusting of powdered sugar snow, with layers of rich chocolate buttercream and chocolate sponge cake. Join Claire as she takes you step by step through this classic recipe, perfect for the holidays and destined to become a family favorite. Get ready to elevate your dessert game and step up your festive celebrations with this delicious Chocolate Yule Log creation!
#yulelog #cake #clairesaffitz
Ingredients:
Bûche De Noël
Chocolate sponge
¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons cake flour
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
¾ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1½ teaspoons kosher salt,
plus a pinch
4 large eggs (150g),
whites and yolks separated,
at room temperature
⅔ cup granulated sugar (100g),
divided
5 tablespoons unsalted butter,
melted and cooled
⅓ cup buttermilk (60g),
at room temperature
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
Chocolate whipped cream filling
1 cup heavy cream,
divided
2 ounces milk chocolate
Pinch of salt
⅓ cup crème fraîche
½ tablespoon coffee
1 teaspoon instant coffee
Meringue mushrooms
75g egg white
Pinch kosher salt
Pinch cream of tartar
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla paste
Silkiest Chocolate Buttercream (pg. 359 of Dessert Person)
2 large eggs (3.5 oz / 100g),
at room temperature
2 large egg yolks (1.1 oz / 32g),
at room temperature
¾ cup sugar (5.3 oz / 150g)
2½ sticks unsalted butter (10 oz / 283g),
cut into tablespoons,
at room temperature
8 ounces (227g) semisweet chocolate,
(preferably 68 to 70% cacao),
melted and cooled
1 tablespoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:57 A rotting log
02:09 Ingredients & Special Equipment
04:29 Make the Sponge Cake Batter
14:11 Prepare the Towel
15:43 Roll Up the Roll
20:48 Whip the Filling
22:20 Unroll and Fill the Sponge
25:21 Make the Meringue
33:10 Make the Frosting
40:22 Form & Frost the Log
46:30 Serve
48:02 Cat cam
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Video Series:
Producer/Director: Vincent Cross
Camera Operator: Calvin Robertson
Editor: Hal McFall
Animation Credits:
Character Designer/Animator: Jack Sherry
Character Rigger: Johara Dutton
Background/Prop Designer: M. Cody Wiley
Background Illustrator: Jagriti Khirwa

[@user-rn8yd9bq9m]

OMG I was shook when she first said "I'm using Kerrygold" -- finally got that sponsorship, queen!! love to see you getting paid

[@lalahasgone]

who wants to see Harris cooking?

[@CSaffitz]

i'd love that, who else wants to see Harris cooking on an episode?

[@lalahasgone]

@@CSaffitz OMG I can't believe the positive response, lol. Can't wait for Harris or Harris x Claire collab.

[@reev9759]

It's not his show, so I would prefer to see them collaborating together.

[@letarogers6380]

@@CSaffitzwhat’s it like when you two make dinner together? That’d be cool to see!

[@madisonbrown4998]

@@CSaffitzpls it’d be so funny

[@emilymcglynn]

Loving that Felix's "time out" is just being told he's on time out while doing exactly whatever he wants

[@reev9759]

Carrying away all the Kerrygold at once brings back hardcore Gourmet Makes vibes.

[@palomaeli5091]

"Today I'm making gourmet... butter" 😂

[@gitsiemonster]

Yes!

[@giftedtaste]

“I wanted to do a lot of mushrooms” ~ Claire Saffitz, 2023

[@emvandermeulen1908]

Heard every Friday at high schools and colleges around the world.

[@zoem8820]

Came on to make this exact comment 😂

[@tubulartuber]

"it is an amazing...substance."

[@kczar9]

I yelled, "Isolate that sound clip!'

[@LivinInSim]

Hey, it's the 2020's...

[@JadeStrawberry]

Hi Claire! I made your Bûche De Noël for Christmas. It's quite involved so admire how you and your camera buddies made this at 10:30 pm. I hadn't made a Yule Log in probably 40 years. The cake roll came out great, but I overcompensation with a clean towel that was way too big. As it was in the fridge chilling, I started on the filling, that for whatever reason never set up for me. I decided to use the buttercream for filling and frosting. Working with a vintage Sunbeam Mixer, the frosting really came up beautifully and tasted luscious. By the time the entire log was finished, my kitchen looked like a buttercream crime scene. Despite this ( I was actually having a ball making it) the kitchen was cleaned, and sprinkled the log with sparkly sugar. I felt your recipe was top notch. Most importantly, my family loved it and thought it was pretty. The Yule Log was melt in your mouth and super chocolaty. Thanks for the recipe and hope you and your family had a great holiday.

[@SeventhEve]

This was my grandmother's cake of choice for her birthday (she grew up in Vienna). We made it every year, and the mushrooms and frogs were made of marzipan, and we made moss out of colored sugar.

[@gracefulleggs]

Oh my God!!! The mushrooms are adorable, and a cute creative spin on a yule log cake!!!

[@GuyL44]

Hey Claire! I know this is too far into the season, but I'd love to see you walk us through the process of making Panettone someday. I remember you talked about it a couple times before, and it would be super interesting (and fun!) to see. Happy holidays!

[@divyajeevan69]

Going through a bad phase in my life. But watching these videos put a smile on my face, been watching all claire's videos from this channel as well as BA's channel.

[@madhandagr8]

So sorry to hear that. Glad you're finding solace from her videos! Hugs

[@lechatbotte.]

Wow I’ve had Yule log but this is way over the top outside of the box. This is amazing especially the mushrooms

[@catherine5599]

I think this was probably Claire's best video ever on her KZbin channel. Thank you so much for your detailed description and step by step instructions on what to do to make this desert a success.❤❤❤❤❤

[@hazelnutspred3348]

I’m screaming I literally was looking for recipes for this yesterday! Claire is a godsend I swear

[@chellaxx7212]

fate is when I’ve been thinking about this cake for the past week, and when I’m about to make it, Claire uploads a recipe :)

[@eatmygerms]

This couldn't have been more perfect timing. This is exactly what I am baking for Christmas this year. Never done it before. Testing the cake today and then doing the whole thing for Christmas with the family. Happy Holidays!

[@Rodviet]

To me, Claire is Christmas! It's been years since my christmas desserts come from her - and they're always a hit! I'm so thankful that she gives us these beautiful recipes to share (and impress) with our families 💕

[@scorpionbraid]

I would love to see Claire do a breakdown of mushrooms. The best pick for certain dishes, flavor profiles, pros and cons of harvesting yourself vs buying from the store, etc...🍄

[@angelinarose146]

I love the way Vinny & Claire interact 😂 her calling out his facial reaction to her mushrooms

[@milly265ify]

i love watching claire decorate and do crafts, please do more videos like this!

[@my2monstas]

I’ll probably never make this but I’ll watch anything Claire makes. I always learn something new! Another lovely video as always!

[@DeadDuckD]

My aunt and I attempted to make a Yule log a few years ago and the spiral was the hardest thing to do! Ours turned out really janky looking but tasted great, we'll have to try your recipe sometime soon! It's nice to see a master at work.

[@subressor1]

Kerrygold gotta be a dream sponsor for a baker

[@Callypso73]

My whole family canNOT get enough of my mom's "chocolate roll"! She skips the coffee, outer frosting, and fancy decorating from this video, but it's a hit every year.

[@epperhud]

Great photography, I felt like I was really THERE and could see all the bits that really matter. Thank you!

[@katherinetaylor5638]

all i can think of when you talk about folding in the egg whites is when david and moira are trying to make enchiladas in schitts creek

[@jrdmgl6190]

idk if the theres an intersection of audiences but i would LOVE for claire to judge an episode of try guys make things without a recipe 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 LIKE CAN YOU IMAGINE

[@LeonBlade]

I actually love Kerrygold. I found them a few months ago in the store when trying to find some really nice butter and not the generic store brand cheap stuff for toast. They have spreadable butter as well which comes in natural or with oil. I was surprised just how good this butter is. If you're used to just getting normal store bought butter from like Walmart or something, it's shocking just how rich and flavorful this butter is. Highly recommend, and I'm glad to see them sponsor you!

[@Othniel327]

I love yule logs. We get one from a local bakery for Christmas every year and they use marzipan for the mushrooms. The whole thing is delicious, but the marzipan is my favorite part.

[@Ivxnrxjxs]

This spongecake looks heavenly.

[@almightypumpkin]

I love the short dog's bark when Claire was talking about the log's bark 😄

[@leylac9064]

The people needed to see Claire make a Yule log.

[@sophielalonde1873]

Would love a video on holiday cookies or making like dessert trays to give as gifts!

[@livelifehappy2]

I think she has a video on making and decorating sugar cookies around the holidays:)

[@goeshen4359]

I think she’s Jewish but there are Hanukkah cookies too. Maybe if we ask nicely 😊

[@sylvanaire]

Ok. I had some vague idea that I’d like to make a Yule Log this season but you cured me of that, lol. There’s no way I’d go to all that trouble just for myself! Thanks for saving me from a holiday disaster! 😅

[@GenTsoToes]

I was helping a friend deliver flowers one day, and we delivered some to a baker, who gifted us a Bûche De Noël. Best cake I have ever had.

[@yoonseuree6311]

I made this cake and it turned out perfect! Thank you Claire! I filled it with vanilla ice cream and added chocolate ganache on top of the buttercream…I was scared to roll it up and your recipe and instructions were amazing!

[@YOURMOM-jt4ht]

I love this video because every step was left in the video and the explanations to everything were very useful.

[@andrewmccrea37]

Sorry I'm late to the party this week but I just want to say I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS. My partner is insisting I make it for him because he's always loved them and thinks yours looks amazing. I also loved seeing you experiment, like making it mocha flavoured and your idea for the mushroom pattern totally working out. Absolutely the best! Thanks, Claire!

[@lindsayhaugen7660]

We need to round up a bunch of investors so Claire can start her own culinary school. I would definitely enroll!

[@davidaboyoun8681]

That's gorgeous! You are amazing Claire!!!

[@abigailprolman6897]

i'd been really wanted to make one of these this year so this is really exciting

[@Brooksie603]

I love that meringue mushroom 🍄. I saw a few cute things to make with meringue the last few weeks. Happy Holidays to you and the crew!

[@minipott]

buche de Noël are also very common in Quebec for christmas! Used to have one every year after christmas dinner when my mamie was still alive and we celebrated christmas with her :)

[@Xavi-tan]

I ALWAYS love Claire's verdicts. "Mmm." "Mm." The best type of response to get when feeding people! 😄 Edit: Omg, the Ringo Cat Cam. I should have waited a few more seconds to post my original comment 😍😍

[@RudyDiaz-nh7ir]

I started this right before I went to bed and didn’t realize it was 48 mins long… I’m too invested now and need to see this through

[@janicedowson7793]

Adorable mushrooms!!

[@etuheu]

Oh YESS!! I wanted a solid recipe for that filling

[@kathalenebarton4809]

WOW, a project but one I can totally get behind to distract me from stress - Thank you Claire!!!

[@lestranged]

I made a yule log one time and the mushrooms were the most fun part to make. I made a ton of extra mushrooms so that everyone could have a mushroom on their serving.

[@charitycarter8640]

I love the cute little mushrooms!

[@LifeofLauraLilac]

I'm definitely making this for Christmas with the family 🎂

[@GloriRau]

Thanks Claire for setting us up for success with your detailed and clear instructions! I made my first bûche de Noël ever for Christmas after watching this video. I didn’t attempt the mushrooms this time so my decorations weren’t as cool as yours but next time 👊. Merry Xmas to you and yours and everyone that makes this channel possible!

[@albablabla]

I love that Claire holds the electric beater like a regular beater

[@MaureenDrees]

The mushrooms are as cute as can be, thank you.

[@Lynt_]

Just a note for the "Silkiest Chocolate Buttercream" ingredients in the description, it is actually 1 TEASPOON of kosher salt! I accidently used a TABLESPOON in my recipe and it was WAY too salty. I ended up looking in my copy of Dessert Person and it was listed as 1 tspn there! Otherwise, I ended up making this recipe for my family's annual baking competition and they loved it! I infused the whipped cream with cardamom seeds and it really added a nice spicy touch to it. Thanks so much, Claire!

[@jam33033]

Love Clarie's yule log. I make it every year!

[@oliviakite]

Will definitely be making this for Christmas this year!!!! ❤❤❤

[@elsafischer3247]

I love it,THANK YOU

[@laurenschenck5355]

Perfect for holidays 🎅🏻☃️💚🎄

[@laurenschenck5355]

OMG! Gorgeous Yule log cake love it ❤

[@ushere5791]

omg, the mushrooms--too cute!!

[@lizzykayOT7]

How are your mushrooms so cute? I usually avoid this cake because of the decorations, but yours looks so gorgeous and tempting.

[@user-td9yw7li9g]

Loved the bark moment with the dog bark sound byte

[@danbev8542]

Another fabulous Claire vid! I loved the dots on the mushrooms! Claire always takes her classics to new levels! I’m considering making 2 of these - I need a gluten free desert for a party. Thinking of making a half-sized GF version and a full-sized one. I think the only gluten in the whole desert is the flour in the cake. I’ll sub King Arthur GF flour mix for the small cake. Wish me luck! The person I’m making it for actually has celiac disease, (not the GF fad people) so I will scrub my work area carefully and keep all utensils separate as well. Even a utensil rubbing against a gluten food can affect people with celiac.

[@ccdipao]

This is so cute and also christmas-ey I love it sm 🥹

[@tianxin]

tried making this without the meringue and it was still so good!!!

[@sarahbiermann5889]

When I make a Yule log I fill it with mocha. So yummy!

[@laurenschenck5355]

Merry Christmas happy holidays Claire and your family ❤

[@smooflarkin]

This is so CUTE.

[@JayceMata]

Omg I literally loved watching you on bon appetite glad I came across your channel

[@loganl3746]

A yule log cake was my first "ambitious" bake, and it was so fun to do! Just make sure you keep an eye on that towel, cuz I accidentally rolled mine into the inner icing 😂 luckily it was only a few inches so I could pretty neatly unroll and remove it

[@retromoviefan944]

this inspires me to make a yule log!

[@tiffanyakkawi5868]

I was literally looking for a yule log cake on your channel yesterday!! Read my mind

[@sba8710]

I’ve always wanted to make one of these.

[@sequoiasprout1293]

this worked PERFECTLY! i can always really on this channel to give me an infallible recipie

[@zaynhso289]

This is so lovely

[@marisamYT2023]

Is it just me or are the measurements different in the video? Eg 1/2 cup or 1/3 cup creme fraiche??

[@brynnemh]

I'm looking forward to making this next week! Would love it if all of the ingredients could be listed by weight instead of volume. I'm surprised that they're not.

[@amandaarebel]

Claire I genuinely would love to watch you make a recipe of German Stollen for Christmas. ❤

[@ksmill09]

Beautiful, love it.

[@justinhuertas]

Love seeing Cal 😆 get that shot!! 🎥

[@audiomxr]

The audio easter eggs ["bark!"] are such a delight.

[@CCFashions]

I love this !!!!

[@laurenschenck5355]

Beautiful design love it ❤

[@CarlaMarinucci]

Some recipe questions: The whipped filling recipe says 2 oz chocolate. Claire in video says 3 oz. In sponge cake recipe, she is shown putting in instant coffee, but recipe doesn't list any coffee there. In buttercream recipe, she says sugar to be melted with water in saucepan into syrup at 238 degrees, but recipe doesn't mention how much water. I'm still making it and it looks fabulous, but for next time...thanks!

[@josieblue]

omg yay i love longer videos

[@cameroncouldntthink]

The fly at 37:50 🤣🤣

[@captainjustin]

Ringo is SO CUTE!!!

[@treeodore4369]

Decided to make this for our Christmas eve party, working on mushrooms and buttcream tonight.

[@arianemariano3807]

Love it! 🍄🪵

[@tarabumface]

It looks great Claire.

[@jeffersonjefferson2883]

Claire and Harris..sounds great to me...Cheers ❤

[@elsafischer3247]

Here in Switzerland we have to make one of this cakes before you finish your high school

[@BlackflowerMuse]

Omg Yule log!

[@melissalambert7615]

I've always loved this cake. I don't really bake so never make one. But always thought the coolest thing was the mushrooms. Now you see these made and they don't do the mushrooms. Shame. Merry Christmas from Abbey-cat and me in Corvallis Oregon.

[@kRdp.]

Would love to see Claire test out kitchen gadgets!!

[@Ra1ph13]

11:44 this would've been so helpful for David and Moira

[@migu8328]

I remember managing a bakery in a game and yule log based are so rare you can only get them once

[@ericacowart2475]

It's the most fun eating project, too!

[@user-dl6ri1uf1h]

I used this recipe for the sponge cake. I had my doubts when I saw 1.5 tsp of Kosher salt. But I followed the recipe anyway. Result too salty! 3/4 or 1 tsp would have been perfect for a balanced hit of saltiness.

[@he-lium]

Love to see the Kerrygold 🇮🇪