Intense Vanilla Yule Log Cake: A Luxurious and Delicious Christmas Centerpiece

This intense vanilla Yule log cake is the ultimate dessert for vanilla lovers, showcasing the rich, aromatic depth of vanilla in multiple layers and textures. It features a luscious whipped vanilla ganache, a velvety vanilla crémeux and an almond and walnut biscuit, all topped off with a crunchy praline layer. This decadent creation is designed to be a spectacular centrepiece for your holiday celebrations.

Why you'll love this: The combination of smooth and creamy textures with the crunch of almond and hazelnut praline offers a sensory delight. The vanilla flavor is enhanced by the use of real vanilla beans, providing an authentic and intense vanilla experience that permeates each layer of this exquisite cake. This is not just a dessert; it is a gourmet experience that celebrates the beloved flavor of vanilla in all its glory.

Perfect opportunity: This Yule Log is perfect for Christmas, New Year's Eve or any other festive winter gathering. It is designed to impress, making it an ideal choice for those holiday parties where you want to leave a lasting impression on your guests with something truly special and delicious.

Decorating tips: For a stunning presentation, pipe the whipped vanilla ganache using a Saint-Honoré nozzle to create elegant swirls and rosettes that will beautifully cover the log. Decorate with silver sugared almonds, edible gold leaf or sprinkle with vanilla sugar for a sparkling effect. Fresh berries or mint leaves can also add a touch of color and freshness that contrasts nicely with the creamy white of the ganache.

• Ingredients:
  • Whipped vanilla ganache:
    • 800 g of thick cream
    • 2 fleshy vanilla pods
    • 6.5 g powdered gelatin
    • 39g of water
    • 180g white chocolate

  • Creamy vanilla:
    • 232 g of thick cream
    • 2 vanilla pods
    • 67g egg yolks
    • 35 g sugar
    • 16 g of gelatin mass

  • Almond cookie :
    • 92g almond powder
    • 77g brown sugar
    • 102g + 25g egg whites
    • 31 g egg yolks
    • 1 g of salt
    • 17 g granulated sugar
    • 44g flour
    • 2.5 g baking powder
    • 2.5 g vanilla powder
    • 60 g chopped almonds
  • Crunchy Almond Hazelnut Praline:
    • 120g of almond and hazelnut praline
    • 30g dark chocolate
    • 60g of gavottes

Instructions:

1. Prepare the vanilla ganache:
   • Boil the gelatin in water. Heat the cream with the scraped vanilla pods. Pour over the white chocolate, add the melted gelatin, mix until smooth. Refrigerate overnight.
2. Prepare the Vanilla Cream:
   • Cook the cream, vanilla, egg yolks and sugar until you get a custard. Add the gelatin, mix and leave to cool overnight.

3. Baked Almond Cookie:
   • Whisk together the almond powder, sugar, 25g egg whites, egg yolks and salt. In another bowl, beat 102g egg whites with the sugar. Stir into the almond mixture, add the flour, baking powder and vanilla. Spread, sprinkle with almonds, bake at 180°C (356°F) for 20 minutes.
4. Prepare the Crunchy Praline:
   • Melt the chocolate, mix with the praline, crumble into gavottes.
5. replaces the word nice with empty assemble:
   • Place half of the whipped ganache, the cream, the praline and more ganache in the mold. Cover with almond biscuit spread with crunchy praline. Freeze overnight.

6. Finishing and decoration:
   • Unmold, arrange the remaining whipped ganache and decorate as you wish.

Enjoy this intensely vanilla Yule log as the centerpiece of your festive table, where it promises to captivate and delight with its rich flavors and elegant presentation.