Bûche de Noël is the French term for Yule log cake, that traditional Christmas dessert shaped like a tree trunk. Why is it shaped like a tree trunk? The story goes back to Medieval times, when ...

This classic Yule log cake is an impressive dessert for Christmas — and an all-afternoon kitchen project with a satisfying result. Paige Grandjean is a food editor, recipe developer, and food stylist ...

Dominique Ansel is a James Beard Award-winning pastry chef and owner of Dominique Ansel Bakery and Workshop in NYC. He has shaken up the pastry world with his creativity and innovation, with iconic ...

If you’ve planned your holiday meal but are still looking for an impressive dessert to dazzle your family and guests, look no further. Why not make your own Bûche de Noёl, the classic Yule log cake ...

I’ve long been a fan of the roll cake: its tubular shape, hypnotically coiled cross-section, and puffy round slice. Yet, decoration rarely ventures beyond a smattering of berries and cream, or in the ...

Sweets this time of year take on all kinds of whimsical shapes: cookies cut into stars, stockings and gingerbread men, candy canes, peanut butter balls ... or logs covered in frosting. Yes, really — ...

As far back as the Iron Age, people have gathered to celebrate December’s winter solstice and welcome the lengthening days. As part of the earliest Nordic rituals, Yule logs were decorated with ...