Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Buche De Noel
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, combine the brown rice flour, tapioca flour, and cocoa powder. In another bowl, whip aquafaba with a hand mixer until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped aquafaba into the dry mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it evenly to about 1/2 inch thick. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the sponge springs back when lightly pressed.
- While the cake is still warm, carefully lift it out of the baking sheet using the parchment paper. Place it on a wire rack to cool for about 15 minutes.
- Prepare your chosen filling by blending chestnut puree or a mix of oat cream, vanilla extract, and cornstarch in a blender until smooth. Taste and adjust with maple cream if desired.
- Spread your filling of choice generously over the cooled sponge, leaving a small border around the edges. Starting from one short end, carefully roll the sponge into a log.
- While the cake is chilling, make the chocolate ganache. Melt dark chocolate and whisk in a splash of oat cream over low heat until glossy.
- After chilling, remove the log from the refrigerator and drizzle or spread the ganache over it. Decorate with fresh cranberries and a dusting of powdered sugar before serving.
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Notes
This Buche De Noel can be made a day in advance for stress-free entertaining. Store leftovers in an airtight container.