Burning Yule log recipe & history of the pagan yule log |

[@nineblackgoats]

As a French person you're very welcome to open your chocolaterie in my quaint village. Just know that I'd pretty much haunt it and never leave.

[@TheWildForestWitchery]

I love this. I love when you share lots of history. It’s one of the things I enjoy in your channel. I am sure others love it too.

[@Thewitchescookery]

Thank you 💚 I do love to know what's behind dishes I make and its so much fun to research some history and folklore ☺️

[@delene121]

My husband is a doctor also and takes the same approach. Functional medicine is the way to go. Thanks for what you do.

[@PaddyJoeCooking]

Folk lore and history of the Yule Log...Light it on fire OH YES!!!!! Nothing goes wrong haha, yes 🤣....What a work of art here!!! I like the cloth in cold water trick....Not sure about the dark chocolate but in this case I might like it...A fine spirit and cleaning products are one and the same to me, I drink them both🤪👍....Beat the cream Bex hahaha!!!!

[@Thewitchescookery]

I was so afraid to set the house on fire xD I actually had two buckets of water next to the camera hehe same for the spirits / cleaning products - as long as I have something nice to mix them with and ice...

[@sejabop]

I keep coming back! One of my favorite videos you've made, I just can't get enough!

[@Moe-ge6vv]

This is EPIC!!!

[@Thewitchescookery]

It definitely tasted epic! I was so sad I couldn't serve it to a table full of people

[@kimhayden954]

I gained weight just looking at your mouth drooling chocolate Yule log!! I just found your 21 day with the wayward witch. Im saving all of them for closer to Yule. Thank you💚

[@audrawajda7005]

I found my new favorite cooking show!

[@denisehill7769]

Cleaning the house and perfuming with incense this morning, ready to start putting the decorations up :) We love the Victorian Christmas, all thanks to lovely Prince Albert for bringing his customs with him. Have a truly blessed day and thank you for the videos, full of inspiration! xxxx

[@Thewitchescookery]

Oh that sounds like a wonderful holiday-joy kind of day! And yes, imagined Victoria wouldn't have any of his weird German traditions - customs would be so different today :D Sending bright blessings and enjoy your festive Sunday 💖

[@marjolijnashara1726]

Such a fun watch and what an amazing recipe! A very creative way to set the yule log on fire...

[@Thewitchescookery]

Oh I am glad you think so - it was a lot of fun to create (and eat!!!!)

[@marjolijnashara1726]

@@Thewitchescookery Groceries are ordered, partner has been chartered to help... Wish me luck! I am a baker, but more of cookies and loaf cakes, so this will be a (welcome) challenge

[@Thewitchescookery]

@@marjolijnashara1726 ahhhhhh! I am so excited! Cant wait to hear how it went and if you liked it!!! Don't burn the house down! :D

[@marjolijnashara1726]

@@Thewitchescookery It was quite a journey! I learned a lot, especially about reducing jam. And apparently I learned how to make taffy hahaha. It was (and still is because it is MASSIVE) absolutely delicious. There were some mistakes made, but that just means that we have to make it again some time.... haha

[@elizabethmonsees3643]

Looks SoooO GooD! I woulD lovE to makE one of thesE! 😃ThanKs foR Posting dear😊

[@healerjules2819]

Beautiful work!

[@Thewitchescookery]

Thank you so much 💚

[@DanielleS654]

Beautiful video and wonderful recipe! You are doing a great job!

[@Thewitchescookery]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@NightfallHomestead]

Did you say...amazeballs?? 🤣🤣🤣 That is epic!

[@TheWitchInTheWoods]

My god you do go the extra mile don't you.. 10/10 for the yule log...!

[@Thewitchescookery]

Hehe I try! And thank you for the points 😁🥰

[@gaymary5621]

I love all of your vlogs. I’m bewitched haha.

[@AbsolutelyAdorableStudio]

Your yule log is so beautiful! So much fun to see it lit on fire 🔥☺️😆

[@Thewitchescookery]

Thank you so much! It was slightly scary to do so hehe love your new profile picture btw!!

[@AbsolutelyAdorableStudio]

@@Thewitchescookery thank you ❤️

[@brittanymcpheeters9730]

WOMAN!!!!!!! This is INCREDIBLE!!! Holy WOW!!!!

[@Thewitchescookery]

❤️ I have to say, it was one of my bigger projects and I was very excited about the flambée-ing 😄

[@wendymdupre]

You inspired me to bake my own Yule Log Cake this year!! Happy Yule to you and your family.

[@jamieloom22]

OMG, I coming over to help you eat this one.

[@Thewitchescookery]

Too late hahah it was gone within an hour (not all by myself ofc hehe but the neighbors were happy)

[@mariamia2472]

Schade, hätte auch gern beim Essen geholfen😋

[@RachelTriesHard]

This looks so delicious

[@Thewitchescookery]

Thank you! I tasted deviiiine 😃

[@suekelley7801]

You are amazing and full of such wonderful energy! Your videos are always so thoughtful, personable and meaningful! And your little one is absolutely precious! I have an almost 3 yr old granddaughter so understand the beautiful way they explore their world!

[@Thewitchescookery]

💕 Thank you so much for taking the time to write this beautiful words! I am so happy you enjoy the videos ☺️ oh and what fun that you have a little sunshine in your life too - watching kids grow and explore is wonderful!

[@cinspatter]

That was fantastic! What a beautiful Yule Log! Thank you so much for sharing. I am truly enjoying your channel and all the fun kitchen witchery!

[@Thewitchescookery]

Thank you so much! It was very yummy 😄 and I am so pleased to hear that you enjoy the content 💚

[@enchantedoctobermoon]

This is lovely. Especially the blooper at the end. You are delightful. Merry Yule.

[@Thewitchescookery]

:D So glad you enjoyed it! It took my about 7 minutes to record that part with my overtiered brain and sillyness :D Happy Yule to you 🎄💖

[@arthurzackaryabrin]

I'll be making this cake for me and my girlfriend this year with a few changes!! Super ecxited for her to try it!!

[@MB-qu5hl]

It looked so delicious and thank you for sharing. Just watching you and learning about it's history was lovely.

[@debrahorst8154]

Your yule log would be a show stopper on any festive table! What a lovely presentation! Thank you for sharing it and the history behind this amazing tradition.

[@Thewitchescookery]

Thank you!! I will need to make this again - I can still taste the cream... 🤤😂

[@bethany1547]

Girl, I am SO glad to hear someone else mention *Chocolate*. Such a great movie 🙌🏻

[@Thewitchescookery]

heheh is't it? I haven't seen it in years but I have flashback every time I work with liquid chocolate or chocolate batter 😂

[@bethany1547]

@@Thewitchescookery 🤣🤣🙈

[@NightfallHomestead]

Also.. I am familiar around the kitchen and this has me a bit nervous! I want to try it though!

[@wendykleeb2071]

I watch these over and over. So entertaining! Thank you, Bez.

[@Thewitchescookery]

Oh I am glad you enjoy! There will be another video out tonight and one on Friday :)

[@danielkaiser8971]

Aaa😀aaa😀aaa😀aaa! This is so magnificent! ❤💚❤💚❤ Love it, love it, love it! 🍫🍩🍰🎂🍮🍷 And the history was like the icing on the cake! I'm adding this video to my list of "Favorites". I will challenge myself to make it, it is time I begin taking my culinary skill up a notch. Thank you too for the inspiration! My mouth was watering the whole time. Ugh, I better make two in case I eat one by myself. 😆 Thank you, this was wonderful. 💜💖💝

[@Thewitchescookery]

Yaih! I am so happy you enjoyed it! It was so much fun to make and film. An honestly - it might have been one of the best cakes I ever created and tasted :D And yeees, please challange yourself and make this - it really is easier than it sounds - I would love to hear your feedback! (also: good idea to make 2! speaking from experience hehe)

[@TheBirdBabe817]

This looks so yummy & actually looks simple! 🤤

[@Thewitchescookery]

It is super yummy and actually not hard to do! It is more that it has several steps to it and the fire adds some pazzazz but the thing itself is simple ☺️

[@marijajurcevic7726]

beautiful 🤗

[@theartofnaturegermany]

Omg 😍 how delicious!! As a huge chocolate junkie, it's so so desirable for me to make that!! Wish I had the time... Lot's of uni deliveries before christmas

[@Thewitchescookery]

Oh noooo - poor you! Hope you can get it all handed in and soon is semester break, no? :D And yees, it is delicious! Make your mom make it (Hi, Alinas Mom! hehe)

[@wonkyspacebuns7820]

I love your channel! I am going 2 make this at xmas xxx

[@Thewitchescookery]

Oh thank you 🥰 I ll definitely be remaking this too 😄🤤

[@marjolijnashara1726]

And a question, you use ground nuts in the italian cream. How many grams do you use?

[@Thewitchescookery]

Yes! Whoops - might have forgotten that in the recipe. It is 50-80g, depending on how nutty you'd like it

[@Phoenix-Ash1111]

Loved the yule log that one is definitely on my list 😂😂 minus the alcohol I don't drink so mine will be a virgin 😁😂😂😂😂 blessings to you and your family kisses for my sweet baby boy 💖😘🤗

[@Thewitchescookery]

I think is one of my favourite cakes I ever made hehe you can just swap it out with grape juice in the jam and of course leave out the flambé part 😄 many bright blessings and much love from us

[@JessiokaFroka]

This was so amazing! Is there somewhere where I can purchase an American version of this recipe with written instructions?

[@Thewitchescookery]

Unfortunately I don't have the instructions written down - you would need to follow the video instructions and convert the measurements to cups 😔

[@JessiokaFroka]

@@Thewitchescookery I’ll do that, this recipe is worth it! Thank you for such a fast response and thanks again for this amazing recipe

[@chloeminagawa910]

I’m definitely going to make this for Yule! I’ll let you know how the gluten free version goes haha.

[@Thewitchescookery]

Awesome! Hehe can't wait to hear. How will you replace the flour?

[@chloeminagawa910]

@@Thewitchescookery for cakes and cookies (nothing with yeast), I use a cup for cup flour replacement blend, sometimes with some almond flour as well. I used to blend my own mix for each recipe and that worked often very well but now I’m too lazy haha and it’s hard enough to find one flour in the pandemic let alone 5 different kinds

[@Thewitchescookery]

@@chloeminagawa910 😄 I can imagine! In the new year I want to play around a bit more with vegan / lactose- / and gluten-free recipes so I can give better adjustments to my recipes so I will definitely try almond flour too

[@kimhayden954]

M y great grandmother ( from London) always burned a Yulelog made with birth log and 2 green candles on either side of a red center candle watching your y21 days I’m beginning to wonder if she was a but witchy….she did many many things thru the yr around the Sabbots….hmmmm…

[@BurningPumpkinLady]

such a fancy recipe 😄 🎄 Maybe I'll actually try it out, altought I have a feeling I might destroy my boyfriend's kitchen in the process 😂

[@Thewitchescookery]

Hehe it definitely is festive! And yes, there is a slight chance that the kitchen will be a big burning mess in the end 😂 but the taste is almost worth it! I promise

[@Freeeer]

🥳❤❤❤✨

[@Thewitchescookery]

☺️💕🌲

[@dianad7759]

Hahaha, can you make this for me??? Love your videos… Just discovered you!

[@Thewitchescookery]

Heheh I'd love too 😄✨ happy to have you here!

[@ejsrn724]

What does your child do while you bake? 😆 I was anti-screen time for kids until I had kids. I still try to limit it, but I do resort to tv when I’m trying to cook certain things. I already have anxiety cooking, so involving them in the every day, does not happen yet (they are age 2 and 4), but only for special projects that I’ve decided they can help with.

[@Thewitchescookery]

My kid helps me cook and bake. he looooves it - it creates a huge mess but it makes me super happy that now at 3 years old he can make simple things like purred soups, pancakes and cakes completely by himself. Baby is usually in carrier while I cook. However, if the thought of having theme there while you cook is too overhwelming, I would just have them play in their room or maybe color or do some sensory activity in the kitchen (if you want to have an eye one them) ❤️

[@jennglow4647]

😃

[@MyWaywardLife]

OMG, as I am starting this one I just got your next video alert and the photo for the thumbnail is .. stunning!... Okay, first this video :D:D:D: --- I have always wondered about the Yule Log, and can't wait to learn more! -- okay little mesmerized by the process and forgetting to comment, but then you mentioned one of my favorite movies! (JD aside, use to like him lol) Chocolat!! I have that one, now I want to rewatch it, lol. Totally get you on that fantasy! --- You came damn close with your sexy Spanish man! ;) --- Okay, I have a follow up question please :), I heard or read once upon a time, that a part of the Yule log was kept and used to ignite the next year's log? So much gets lost and added to by not so legit sources in the community, I'm not always sure what's what. If you know and can let me know that would be awesome, because truthfully, I always thought it was such a sweet notion! I totally didn't know about the ashes! That's cool! --- Ohhh THANK YOU for that tip! My biggest frustration is having the wax/parchment paper stay stuck to the cake! -- well, we've been told ;) heehee --- could you use a late harvest sweet white wine? --- totally giggled when I saw you waving your wand :D --- you bring out the happy in me 💕❤🙏❤💕 --- heehee, pretend to be healthy, yup, I fall into the no denial category :D --- LMAO on the doggy bed! I love it, you go little man and fur baby! --- OMG girl, you made that roll perfect! I know mine would be cracking as I try to roll it lol. --- love that hastag! - girl, I could have used that hastag when I was making the home made dough for the video I'm working on lol... my arm was so damn sore! --- Like any of us are turning this video off til the end, :P --- fine line between drinking and cleaning product, you have the wittiest sense of humour, I just love it! --- okay, silly question, but did they place the fruit and pour the wines directly on the wood as sort of offerings?? Or is it like I'm picturing, simmering in a pot over the fire?? --- Bex, you totally out did yourself with this one! I think it's up there with that pear yumminess cake you made it! Love the bloopers at the end xo. Okay on to the newest video! ahhh, you're tired, but you keep going for us, we love you for it! xo

[@Thewitchescookery]

Hehe I knew chocolate would most likeñly be on your favourite movie list - I havent watched that film in aaaages - I think I need to do so over the holidays. While eating chocolate - of course hehe too bad I cant have the Spanish man with it 😂 I read that too about the yul log being used to ignite next years - it does seem plausabile as a lot of the rural traditions that involve keep bits of wood or ashes for other celebrations or rituals. I guess there were many different customs around it different areas - sometimes I wish I could timetravel and see it all for myself :D and yes, you could definately do that with a sweet white wine too! And nooo, as long as you let the sponge cake cool down completely, it wont crack - promise! As for the fruit /wine offerings - what I read is that they placed them directly in the fire to burn it. This is also a tradition around Lammas or the early harvest festivals. Much looooooooove

[@brandiholt7627]

Oh my god!!!!!

[@Thewitchescookery]

😄❤️ oooh I cannot wait to make this again!!!

[@mariamia2472]

😋😛🤪😋😛🤪😋😛🤪Wie geil ist das denn?😋😛🤪😋😛😋😛🤪😋😛🤪 Aber sag mal ist deine Küche nach dem Kochen nicht voller Schokolade und Eischnee??? Ich vermute du benötigst dringend einen hohen Mixbecher!

[@Thewitchescookery]

Den hab ich, aber der sieht nicht gut aus auf Kamera 😂 aber nein, hält sich eigentlich in Grenzen

[@thecallifamily8864]

I don’t see the ingredient list on here.