How to make a Yule Log | Bûche De Noël

[@huntergerken420]

John is a TRUE baker and entertainer.

[@slark3493]

I made two of these cakes using this recipe. Here are my thoughts (just writing this because I was looking for someone in the comments section that made it). The frosting was a little too salty for me, I made it over without the salt and it was the bees knees! Stabilize the whipped cream with some gelatin if you’re making it ahead of time so it doesn’t collapse. If you do not like dry cake try brushing it with a syrup, I think a raspberry sauce would be out of this world! I think it dried out my cake more leaving it in the tea towel over night, if you decide to make it ahead like I did you might want to wrap it in cling wrap after it cools. Mine lasted assembled in the fridge for 2 days since I stabilized the whip. Thank you for the recipe, it was a hit!

[@Sunnylyndis]

I haven't made his recipe but when I make these ahead of time I do stabilize the whipped cream with gelatin or more cream of tartar. I assemble the filling in the sponge and leave it wrapped in cling film until I want to decorate it. Making a coffee frosting is great to counter the sweetness (if made for adults. No one needs a child strung out on caffeine). I make a pumpkin roll for fall- cream cheese filling and spiced frosting, this for Christmas, and a fruit one in the spring-add jam in the whipped cream or layer it with a swiss meringue buttercream frosting. For the other rolls I do not cut the extra bit to make a branch. You can change the fillings and frosting to suit the cake. Edible flowers are amazing for spring decorations.

[@TheOtherSideoftheHill]

I too was concerned about whipped cream. Thank you for sharing

[@cindyrobertson3798]

Nice tips.i made a buttercream yule log as a kid.every year. Bark icing with a Hershey bar peeling

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Deploy the football kid to cover coca cola kid situation ooops deploy the tangerine top brain with a dark Y tounge situation 😭 hey! 🤘

[@reeseoutburst4157]

I’m using the recipe right now and I choose to stabilize with cream cheese. It’s firm and adds a nice tanginess.

[@virginiaogunsile7710]

I really like the way you explain the steps like folding in something. thank you for keeping it simple and direct.

[@lindacope7344]

Your mother is a gem. Making this for your birthday is a lovely gift. I feel guilty because I never showed this to my sons so that they never got the idea for this.

[@emiliaobot8569]

This is one of the highest baking tutorial I ever recieved. Thank you Iron Baker.

[@jinggao8330]

This is so cool! For anyone wondering, this type of cake is actually called a chiffon cake, which doesn’t have any leaveners and uses meringue instead. Just a little science for ya :)

[@michaelw24401]

Since I was 12 years old I have wanted to make one of these. I saw one for the first time in my mom's McCall's magazine. 43 years later my 15 year old niece and I will make one for the first time, on Christmas eve, at my dad's house. I believe my mother's spirit may join us in the kitchen.

[@olivewoo522]

My mom has my gramma’s recipe book. It’s ancient.

[@amalezzaki1002]

No way 😳, 3 days ago, I was looking for Buche de Noel recipe on KZbin using this key " buche de Noel preppy kitchen" I was kinda disappointed because couldn't find one in your channel and I didn't trust other youtubers recipes 🤷‍♀️...you made my day john 🥺🥺🥺 thank youuuuuu 🙏🙏

[@janettouchon9113]

I love how you went that extra step to make it a Yule log scene yet it is all still edible! Just beautiful.

[@coldplayfanx]

Making this cake is now a tradition with my little kid, we love to watch your video while we bake. Thanks a million

[@sammy613sm]

Words cannot describe how thankful I am for this video! I have such cake rolling anxiety and this was such a relief to have watched. Thank you!

[@pillowmintlover]

You make everything seem so easy to make. You have inspired me to make this for Christmas Eve dinner. Thanks John.

[@tammiemartinez6485]

I'm finally going to make this. I've made many a cake rolls but never a Buche De Noel. I've got a tip for those who might be afraid/nervous to flip the sponge onto the towel. Instead of sprinkling the powdered sugar on the towel dust it onto your sponge as soon as you take it out of the oven. Then use a big enough board (I use my extra large cutting board) with the tee towel on it and invert the sponge. Peel off your parchment paper, dust some more powdered sugar just as John did onto the sponge then get to rolling. I've always hated flipping that hot sponge onto the towel, burning my fingers and having powdered sugar flying everywhere so I decided to give this a try. Works like a charm every time 👍

[@c3piano]

I always invert it that way and use a wire rack, which is the same size as the baking pan.

[@bearpawz_]

Tammie~ cool tips! When I first read your post... I thought... 🤔 .. "dust the powdered sugar onto my sponge --> 🧽?" But I re-read it and DOH!!!.. 😆 LOL!! I've always wanted to make a cake roll, but then I overthink the rolling part and wind up baking something else. I'm going to give it a try for Christmas! Great video & great "Tammie Tips"!

[@tammiemartinez6485]

@@bearpawz_ LOL!! Thanks for the laugh. When I wrote it I re-read it 3 times hoping I was making sense, lol. When I made my 1st one I felt the same way but what had me more intimated was the burning aspect. Can't tell you how many rolls I made that "old" way before the ligh bulb turned on 😄 I really hope you give it a try. I promise. You will be successful. Please come back to share your experience/success story. Happy baking... 😉

[@bearpawz_]

@@tammiemartinez6485 😊 👍

[@tammiemartinez6485]

@@bearpawz_ 😉

[@skysora330]

you are not just talented , john .. you are a magician !! may the spirit of this holiday season be with you and your family! ! Thank you so much for sharing this special Christmas cake . God bless and stay safe .

[@everlastinwellbeing1782]

Hi Preppy . I want to thanks so much for this recipe for this cake. We had a bake off at work and I actually won the prize for the best looking award . Thanks so much .

[@jesuchine4260]

YULE is the reason for the SEASON! ♥️ Happy Saturnalia everyone 😘🎄🎊🎉

[@ks9uu]

Thanks for sharing a little bit of joy to the world.

[@funeralgiggle3771]

This was worth the time and effort. The chocolate consistency and flavour was beyond words. I nearby declare that the Yule log shall be a spring, summer, and autumn tradition too.

[@oliviamartini9700]

Nearby?

[@AlexandraAndStuff]

You are an extremely talented cake decorator. Thank you for this channel!

[@shaziafahed3121]

I made the cake as per the instructions and it turned out super great. The mushrooms were perfect and the kids absolutely loved it...thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe 😊

[@jerseygirlsouth8913]

You did a beautiful job with this old school recipe!! No detail left behind. Merry Christmas!

[@sophiaandre139]

John, mon mignon, Qu’elle est belle, ta bûche de Noël!

[@paruov]

just made this, well the cake anyway. my parents are very excited and it smells delicious. they even snuck tastes of the batter and said it was great. very excited to see how it comes out once its decorated. thank you!!

[@phillipcleaver9604]

I made this for the first time today. Our family is having a “Great British Bake-off” showstopper contest for Christmas Eve dinner. I hope I win with my Yule log! Thank you for a wonderful recipe. I wish I could figure out how to post a photo of mine. It turned out great!!!

[@TBurke53]

Your apron makes me laugh out loud 😁. You are so delightful to watch and are my go to when I have to make a challenging recipe that causes me panic. You break it down and make it feel doable ❤️

[@joshuadaugherty7979]

My 11th grader mentioned she wanted to make a Yule log for extra credit and she loved this! Hers looked great and was the best one!!! Love your channel! Thanks for all your hard work!

[@aeolia80]

You know, so I live in France, and while I do see bûche de Noël like this in super markets and bakeries, , I have yet to see it on an actual French person's Christmas table. Wanna know what I do see? Bûche glacée!!! Ice cream!!!! Mousse!!!! Sorbet!!! Tropical flavors!!!!! I'm not joking 😂😂😂 this will be my 4 time spending Christmas in France and I'm still weirded out by it 😂😂😂😂

[@cazadoo339]

That cream filling is crying out for some cherries 🍒 yum

[@kristenevans3326]

I made this yesterday for my son, Lincoln's first birthday. We did a Lincoln Log birthday party theme. I hadn't found this video until I had already done a different cake recipe but didn't want to use their marcsopone filling and landed here. LOVED the instructions on how to fill and roll the cake. Loved the frosting so much and got so many compliments on the cake!

[@Quist1852-wt2vj]

I used to bake and make pastries professionally but that was 30 years ago. I refreshed my memory on buche de noel with your video. love your video and your recipe!

[@Lottieloves287]

I clicked on this so fast 🤩 thank you so much and God bless you 🙏🏼💕🎄🥰

[@beckymiller6931]

WOW! So beautiful! Thanks John you make it look so easy! I watch your videos all the the time!

[@nathasjavankammen4644]

Wow that looks so awesome!! Merry Christmas from the Netherlands! Blessings to you and your family!! 🥰🥰🙏🏾🇳🇱

[@CatsPajamas23]

I love these. I usually make a simple cocoa sponge cake,(ribbon method 😉), whipped cream filling and fudge, buttercream or ganache frosting; (and usually skip the meringues, because 🤫one of the reasons why I love this is because it's relatively quick to make.) Your meringue mushrooms are cute though.

[@empressheather5999]

Sounds delish especially w out the meringue imo.

[@bunnyjames3828]

Like your Mother, I have made many of these but all were for our family Xmas gatherings. Your recipe is detailed but necessary. Thank you.

[@selinadudley8270]

I love Yule logs! Thank you for makthis video! I made a German chocolate Yule log for Christmas last year & even made the pecan/coconut frosting for the middle. It was so good!

[@christinecramer]

Thank you. This was my favourite eat rolled cake and it turned out amazing and you were very helpful and easy to follow along

[@anonomous8649]

I followed this recipe for Christmas this year!! My mom always struggled and fought with these while I was growing up so I was super intimidated... but the tips on your website were super helpful and it looked and tasted perfect!!

[@Diamond88keyz]

Mom is soooo sweet.

[@PandaPlayer-2045]

This is amazing and I was trying to fins something to make my mom for her birthday, and I wanted to make her a treat that is super asethetic and adorable. we just moved across the country into a small apartment and my mom doesn´t want anymore stuff, so I really hope she likes this recipe! Thank you so much for making this super easy and straight to the point without being boring like a bunch of the other videos Ive seen. I also love that you share some of your personal stories in your vids, it just makes me happy to find someone who shares their bakes but also shares what makes them special to you. Its very heart warming😁😁

[@sweingold5686]

So beautiful. Great explanations. I have always been curious about Yule Log cakes. Now I know. Thanks.

[@loretta6089]

I was hoping you would do this. Thank you so much John and Merry Christmas to you and your family 🌲🎅

[@ladykathrynperry9094]

Agreed! I just enjoy your personality and delight in food sir!☕️

[@jean6061]

I am SO glad to see your confectioner's sugar-dusted counter! One side of my counter looks like a dust storm hit, thanks to the cocoa powder. The other side looks like a snow squall struck. I overdid the "dusting" of the surfaces and when I flopped the cake onto the dusted towel, a fine cloud of confectioner's sugar drifted off the counter! Funny! Good thing I'm enjoying this process and I have your video near (away from cocoa powder and sugar) to make sure I'm doing it right!

[@jillcnc]

I will never in a million years make this, but it was fun to watch!

[@olivewoo522]

I made a Yule log when I was a teenager. You can do it!!!!

[@ursulahofer82]

So cool!! Merci for the recipe!!! The touch with the mushrooms is awesome!!!

[@indunair80]

I tried it out using orange rind flavoured butter icing which blended so well with the chocolate cake. Thank you John for this wonderful recipe.

[@debbieisom9398]

I can’t wait to make again! I suggest using a 1M or any large open star tip to apply the frosting as it makes it look more log like than the fork. The mushrooms are amazing and simple!

[@joyofcooking6117]

Thank you for the wonderful dessert. The presentation of the Yule log was outstanding.

[@jeanatkin4571]

Truly enjoyed how you made your yule log cake...

[@jaimierobertsentertainer679]

Hither and thither!! I ADORE you!! And my log came out crazy perfect! Thanks for the tutorial. I loved having you in my kitchen ;-)

[@jaynehall5592]

I’m going to make this tomorrow xxxx Merry Christmas John your two boys must be getting excited, happy times my three children are all grown up with children of there own xxx

[@Caroline92f]

Thank you this was a wonderful video for a beginner. You are a great teacher!

[@valsammakunnenkeri893]

You Explain this recipe soo well... I made it, came out very well... Thank u for the recipe

[@sewergal1]

Another Preppy Kitchen masterpiece! It looks too pretty to eat!

[@dorothyseet3118]

Thanks for sharing your recipe , precise and helpful tips ❤

[@thelonewolf2073]

I made this cake last year and it was a HIT!!! I’m making it again for this years Yule holiday. Gonna go to the store and buy my ingredients, I just wish I had 2 ovens to make the mushrooms and the cake at the same time. But oh well. I’ll make the cake first and then the mushrooms second.

[@patlovato4073]

Thanks John just love watching u. U make it all seems so simple.

[@Dana_Keith]

I will be trying this for my family dinner this Christmas. My mother is the master at making these with ice cream so here’s to hoping I can master this alternative! 💜

[@davidd.6116]

Hello John. I’ve always wanted to make a Buche de Noel but I have always been intimidated. I must admit that you have made it look easier than I thought it was and I think I’m going to give it a try. Your shows are always entertaining and you explain the process so well. Thanks for being a great teacher! Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@verotexas]

Thank you for this recipe! I made it for Christmas and it came out great. Your videos and explanations are so clear, it is hard to mess up! Thank you.

[@addypuppy3061]

Perfect Timing! I was about to make this for my grandfather!

[@allgirlreview433]

I read about a peppermint yule log recently and I've been craving one since. I'm going to use your recipe and video as a start. Thank you.

[@Ren-ge6rh]

I’m planning to do the same. I plan to add some finely crushed candy cane, a few drops of peppermint oil in place of the vanilla and some optional red food coloring (paste or gel) into the whipped cream mixture.

[@dprouse65]

Like others, our first attempt at a Buche de Noel was a disaster. We found this video and as a result our second effort worked out really well. This was informative and easy to follow. Thanks so much!

[@karlapiacentini8876]

Hi John,,,,,,you are an extremely talented artist. I;am going to make this for Christmas this year. Thanks for the recipe and demo. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@shirleylaboy603]

Thanks for doing the yule log. I want to make one but there are so many variations out there but I trust yours. 🙂❤

[@Blankenshipable]

You are AMAZING few people can make such a festive and delicious creation such as you have!!! 🎉🎉❤🎉🎉

[@asmaa_vlog_85]

When I get a notification that you have uploeded a video, my happy time begins 📸❣️🍊♥️،🥳.😘🥰🤩❤️ Happy Christmas 🎄⛄

[@barbaravonarx8794]

I made it last year and it was a huge hit...again this year I'm making it for a holiday get together. Thanks John, you make the best cakes EVER!

[@marianunes6905]

Beautiful,thank you and have a very nice Christmas 🎄 😘🤶

[@sonaliparande]

Hi John, My nephew and I made the Yule log for Christmas and it was the show stopper. We substituted the filling with mascarpone, cream cheese and sugar filling and since the stores ran out of cranberries, I ended up using raspberries. Would love to send you the pictures but dunno how to upload them here on KZbin. Absolutely fantastic recipe and idea. Very creative and inspiring indeed!

[@shannonsantoro6876]

I made one of these last year for a holiday party and this year multiple people requested it again!! The little mushrooms are so cute, and are a huge hit! Thank you John!!

[@littlerob2004]

Love this recipe. Going to make this over Christmas. The mushrooms are an amazing idea. Thank you for sharing

[@claym5638]

great simple recipe! I used a bit of coffee and dark cocoa for depth in the frosting, but the cake was a perfect spongey texture long after baking! Made the day ahead and the added the 3 tbsp of oil, it was a life-saver :)

[@cindyraymondbuckley1945]

Love this recipe. Thank you for posting. This added to my traditional Canadian Christmas. Merry Christmas to you and your family 🎄🎅

[@danielemerson6180]

Hey John. I have been waiting for this to come out. Can’t wait to try this recipe.

[@shiraza84]

I made this for New Year’s Eve and it turned out so good! I’ve always been afraid to make this but your simplified instructions made it such a easy process. So thank you!

[@pieromouton1992]

Unusual for me the filling but more light that the traditional butter cream (creme au beure) LOVE the decorations tips! I definitely will use it🥰

[@patrinegriffith7741]

Made this and it was delicious and cool lookin my husband loves it... says it's now his favorite cake....can't wait to make it again even though I still have a lot

[@kimberlypruitt161]

Oh my goodness! That is beautiful and looks so delicious! Great job!

[@AlexandraAndStuff]

if you're not feeling like cleaning a stand mixer's bowl in between steps (I assume most of us have one), I would recommend hand mixer for the yolk part

[@sophieg8522]

You made that look so easy, but I know it'll be a challenge. Beautiful cake. Merry Christmas!

[@jamieramquar5593]

Made this recipe! It came out fantastic! Thank you

[@annaarun9891]

super!! Perfect holiday cake!! Im definitely going to try that I got a big smile on my face when I saw the end result 😘😘 Love it!! Huge fan!!

[@GalaxyG8m3rGirl]

I love Yule cakes just can’t make it yet lol. Definitely trying your recipe

[@jessiesanteliz8558]

I love you!!!!!😍😘This is my favorite Christmas pastry of all time!!!🌲❄️⛄😊🍝Thanks for putting in all that special effort to make this. You are so wonderful and AWESOME!!♥️

[@ZZ_The_Boxing_Cat]

Thank YOU! Never tried this one before, but John makes it look so easy. 🎄☃️🎁🎅🎄☃️🎁🎅

[@johnmarkhatfield]

i just made this for my birthday. i work for a tree removal company and a coworker had a birthday close to mine. i didn’t do the mushrooms, used ice cream for the filling, and i made chocolate whipped cream for the outside. i made a chainsaw to go on it though. i used my whipping cream carton and some cardboard to make it with a tin foil chain. i loved the lighter sweetness of the whipped cream.

[@Emanpk-z3h]

Love your amazing💜recipes .Love❤ from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@jeremyandmichellek996]

Followed your directions to the T and it turned out perfect ❤ Thanks for the easy to follow (for us very novice) bakers. Much appreciated. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@ec7568]

My mom used to make this every year. I may have to attempt this one day.

[@thebigbearnow]

you make everything look so easy and amazing!

[@shoonyah]

Purrrrfect treat for my Christmas post lunch feast! And I'm trying a sugar free version... Thankyou John ....you vids are super cute. Nothing more satisfying than seeing a daddy bake...have a chilled out holiday season with your littlies 💕😘

[@minhhop3208]

I use a damp towel ro roll the cake , very easy ! Thanks d for sharing !

[@josemdelao9027]

Thank you for make us the things to easy to do.. Merry Christmas to you and your family

[@cyncyncyn2023]

You are the best! I really adore you 😍

[@janekitenye399]

I'm not good at decorating cakes but I'm learning but I'll make this cake with "confidence "😂😂😂😂wish me luck hope it won't break while wrapping it with a towel .

[@marion1157]

Stunning! Can't wait to give this a try for Christmas.

[@amyspeers8012]

Your bûche de Noël is lovely! It will be only me and my husband for Christmas dinner, so I will be going to my boulangerie and get a bûchette-a mini bûche de Noël! All best to you and yours this holiday season.

[@lorrainehicks9172]

I always wanted to make a yule log but didn't know how. So thank you for the tutorial. Thank you for sharing and keep on caking 💜

[@Noodles2487]

I literally watch all your videos as soon as I get a notification! I want to go through all your recipes. BTW, your vanilla and chocolate cupcakes are my go to...they never fail me. I also love your red velvet cake and cupcakes as well. I just got to try the double chocolate chip cookies and they were really good as expected! You're the best 🤩

[@olivewoo522]

Have you tried the roll out cookies? Those are amazing!

[@Noodles2487]

@@olivewoo522 no I haven't but it's on my list!