BÛCHE DE NOËL is a traditional Christmas cake that’s shaped like a log and makes an impressive centerpiece for your holiday table. It may look intimidating to make, but it's really not and we'll walk you through it all step-by-step on page 79.
The cake batter comes together in a snap. The "hardest" part is whipping egg whites and folding them into the batter. After spreading jam on the cake, roll it into a log. Simple, right? Now the fun part begins — the assembly.
To create the “knots," cut off both ends of the cake at about a 45-degree angle ... no
