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Taffiny Elrod
Dec 26, 2020  ·   min read
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Bûche de Noël

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.
Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Assembly time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour45 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 12servings
Calories 307kcal

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

For the filling

For the frosting

For assembly

  • additional powdered sweetener for rolling the cake
  • additionalcocoa powderfor rolling the cake
  • 1/3cupsugar-free raspberry jam
  • Fresh raspberries, mint leaves, chocolate leaves, or curls for garnishoptional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325F and spray a 15×10 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, 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.
Keyword Chef Taffiny Elrod, Chocolate

Photos by Sarah DeYoung

Nutrition Facts
Bûche de Noël
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
307
% Daily Value*
Fat
27.4
g
42
%
Saturated Fat
16.9
g
106
%
Trans Fat
0.9
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.33
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
143.9
mg
48
%
Sodium
295.3
mg
13
%
Potassium
618.25
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
20.2
g
7
%
Fiber
2.2
g
9
%
Sugar
2.5
g
3
%
Sugar Alcohol
15
g
Net Carbs
3.03
g
Protein
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
1385.55
IU
28
%
Vitamin C
33.8
mg
41
%
Calcium
271.83
mg
27
%
Iron
1.26
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.