Chocolate and Salted Caramel Bûche de Nöel Recipe

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Ingredients (32)

  • For the For the Cocoa Meringue Decorations:
  • 5 large egg whites, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
  • Maldon salt, to taste (optional)
  • For the Cake:
  • Baking spray
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sifted cake flour (See Notes)
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 large egg yolks, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • For the Salted Caramel Filling:
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 4 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Maldon salt
  • 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
  • 1 stick unsalted butter (4 ounces) cut into 8 pieces, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • For the Chocolate Icing:
  • 2/3 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

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