Buche de noel?

MarchMom06

DH has become obsessed with this since having it at a neighbor's holiday party, & I would love to make one for him. But it looks intimidating. I'm a slightly above average baker. Does anyone have a great recipe or tips?

 I'm thinking of maybe going with this one?

https://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Buche-de-Noel/Detail.aspx

or maybe Martha's. . .

https://www.marthastewart.com/recipes/buche-de-noel?autonomy_kw=buche%20de%20noel&rsc=header_3

 

bugmommy

The one on Martha is more traditional so maybe more like the first one you had, but the other one looks easier!  I was reading an article today on tips for cooking this and they suggested making the cake and custard one day and then assembling and doing the ganache the next.  Its a project either way.

MarchMom06

Oooh, good suggestion, thanks! If the snow clears up, I'm running out to get ingredients tomorrow, so I should have time.

W&J'sMommy

I made one like the allrecipes one a few years ago.  It turned out really well, although it did crack a bit when I rolled it.  I just covered it in chocolate frosting and you couldn't tell:)

cornichon

Good for you. ?I am French and grew up having buche de Noel during the holidays but I always buy mine at a bakery:)