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Bûche de Noël

5 from 1 vote

Bûche de Noël

I transformed the traditional Christmas yule log into a ketogenic holiday stunner and added a touch of raspberry for a bright twist. It's moist, sumptuous, festive, and keto!

I've added a touch of raspberry jam to this beloved holiday classic made with chocolate sponge cake and creamy filling. Although this cake has a few steps, it comes together with surprising ease and will wow at your next holiday gathering. Even better, it tastes delicious and will keep chilled in the refrigerator for up to three days so you can make it ahead.

Prep Time30

Cook Time15

Assembly time1

Total Time1 45

Course: Desserts

Keyword: Chef Taffiny Elrod, Chocolate

Keto Chow Flavor: Chocolate

Recipe Creator: Chef Taffiny Elrod

Servings: servings

Calories: 307kcal

Author: Shanelle Sorensen

Equipment

Electric mixer
15" X 10" jelly roll pan
Cooking spray
Parchment paper
Clean, dry kitchen towel larger than the jelly roll pan
Fine sieve or sifter

Ingredients

For the cake

4 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup powdered Sweetener, divided
1/2 cup Chocolate Keto Chow
2 tbsp dark cocoa powder
1/2 tsp gelatin
1/2 tsp baking powder

For the filling

1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp powdered sweetener
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the frosting

2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 serving Chocolate Keto Chow (or 1 scoop)
2 tbsp dark cocoa powder
2 tbsp powdered sweetener
2-3 tbsp almond milk to thin the frosting if needed

For assembly

additional powdered sweetener and cocoa powder for rolling the cake
1/3 cup sugar-free raspberry jam
Fresh raspberries, mint leaves, chocolate leaves, or curls for garnish optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325F and spray a 15x10 jelly roll pan lightly with cooking spray and line with lightly oiled parchment paper.
Beat the egg yolks with 1/4 cup of the sweetener until light yellow in color and ribbons form when the beaters go through.
In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites with very clean beaters until they begin to foam, then sprinkle in the remaining 1/4 cup of sweetener and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
Fold 1/3 of the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture to lighten it. Then gently fold in the remaining egg whites until they are almost completely combined. Be careful to retain as much air in the egg whites as possible.
Mix the Keto Chow, coconut flour, cocoa powder, gelatin, and baking powder together and sprinkle them over the egg mixture. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the eggs.
Using an offset spatula, spread the batter onto the prepared pan and even it out as much as possible. It’s ok if it’s a little bumpy.
Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cake is set and slightly browned around the edges but tender and soft to the touch.
Sift a layer of powdered sweetener combined with cocoa powder on a clean, dry kitchen towel. Then when the cake is cool enough to touch, carefully turn it over onto the towel and remove the pan.
Gently peel the parchment paper away from the cake and roll the cake up from the long side, using the towel with the cake rolled inside. Leave it rolled up to cool completely while you make the filling.
Whip the cream until it begins to thicken, then add the sweetener and vanilla extract. Continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
Unroll the cake and spread the raspberry jam across the inside of the cake in a thin layer. Then spread the whipped cream over the jam, leaving about 1/2 inch of plain cake around the edges. Then gently reroll the cake. Make sure not to roll the towel inside again. Wrap it in plastic wrap and chill it while you make the frosting.
For the frosting, beat the heavy cream to soft peaks and sprinkle the Chocolate Keto Chow, cocoa powder, and powdered sweetener over the top. Continue to beat until the dry ingredients are fully combined, light, and fluffy. It should be thick, but if needed, add almond milk one tablespoon at a time to thin it slightly.
Remove the cake from the fridge and unwrap it. Cut a slice from one end on a slight angle. This will be used to create a stump on the log. If you would like, you can cut a piece from the other end to create another stump. You can cut the second piece on the diagonal or straight across.
Place the cake on a board or on a serving dish and cover it with frosting. Attach the stumps you cut by pressing them into the frosting wherever you think they would look best and frost them, too. For a bark-like look, gently run the tines of a fork through the frosting along the length of the cake.
Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint leaves or anything else you would like.
Chill in the refrigerator for up to three days, or until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Bûche de Noël

Serving Size

1 serving

Amount per Serving

Calories

307

% Daily Value*

Fat

27.4

Saturated Fat

16.9

106

Trans Fat

0.9

Polyunsaturated Fat

1.33

Monounsaturated Fat

Cholesterol

143.9

Sodium

295.3

Potassium

618.25

Carbohydrates

20.2

Fiber

2.2

Sugar

2.5

Sugar Alcohol

Net Carbs

3.03

Protein

Vitamin A

1385.55

Vitamin C

33.8

Calcium

271.83

Iron

1.26

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Photos by Sarah DeYoung

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