What is buche?

Buche is a traditional French dessert that consists of a rolled sponge cake filled with buttercream or ganache and then shaped and decorated to resemble a log. It is often served during the Christmas season and is decorated to look like a real log with bark texture on the outside made from chocolate icing and meringue mushrooms or other edible decorations.

The name "buche" translates to "log" in French, referencing its log-like appearance. Buche can come in a variety of flavors, including chocolate, vanilla, coffee, and fruit. It is a popular dessert at holiday parties and celebrations in France and around the world.

Buche is also known as a Yule log cake, a reference to the ancient tradition of burning a yule log during the winter solstice. This dessert has been enjoyed for centuries and continues to be a festive treat for many during the holiday season.