BUCHE DE NOEL 
4 egg yolks
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
4 egg whites
1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. sifted cake flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored; gradually beat in 1/4 cup of sugar and vanilla.

Beat egg white until almost stiff; gradually beat in remaining 1/2 cup of sugar and beat until stiff. Fold yolks into whites.

Sift flour, baking powder and salt three times; add to egg mixture and fold in.

Bake in greased, waxed-paper lined 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch jelly roll pan at 375°F for 12 minutes.

Loosen sides, turn out on towel sprinkled with confectioners sugar; remove paper, trim crusts, roll quickly with sheet paper on inside of roll and wrap in sugared towel. Let cool, then unroll and remove paper.

Spread with Mocha-Chocolate frosting or favorite filling and roll again. Spread frosting on outside and draw with a fork to imitate bark. Sprinkle with decorative topping (preferably green) to imitate moss growing on the bark. Eat and enjoy!!

Mocha-Chocolate Frosting Recipe:

6 tbsp. cocoa
6 tbsp. hot coffee
6 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. sifted confectioners sugar

Combine cocoa and coffee; add butter and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Add sugar gradually until spreading consistency.

 

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