La Bûche Recipe
Immerse yourself in Quebec folklore and its culinary roots. Enjoy a good traditional brunch in a festive and warm 'trendy sugar shack' atmosphere where snowshoes and square shirts are the order of the day!
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Ingredients
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Cake
Filling
Decoration
Method
Cake Preparation
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12x17 inch jelly roll pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt.
Beat Eggs and Sugar
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract.
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, folding gently until combined.
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool the Cake
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Filling Preparation
Assembly and Decoration
Assemble the Cake
Once the cake is completely cool, spread the filling evenly over the surface. Roll the cake tightly from one short end to the other, using parchment paper to help.
Decorate the Cake
Place the rolled cake seam-side down. Dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle chocolate shavings on top. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.