Yule log, also known as Yule log cake or bûche de Noël, is a traditional dessert that is popularly enjoyed during the Christmas season. The Yule log has its roots in pagan celebrations of the Winter Solstice, where a large log was burned to celebrate the turning point of the year. As Christianity spread, the burning of the Yule log was incorporated into Christmas traditions, and eventually evolved into the edible Yule log cake. The Yule log cake is typically made from a genoise sponge cake that is rolled into the shape of a log. It is then filled and frosted with various flavors, such as chocolate, coffee, or chestnut. The cake is often decorated with frosting to resemble bark, and additional decorations such as mushrooms or meringue snow are added to create a festive look.
*You can also lightly steam the pumpkin for a cooked version.
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The cake is often decorated with frosting to resemble bark, and additional decorations such as mushrooms or meringue snow are added to create a festive look. The Yule log cake is not only delicious, but also holds symbolic meaning. The log shape represents the traditional burning of the Yule log, while the cake itself represents the continuation of this tradition in a new and celebratory form.
Yule log wicta
Cake:
1/2 cup (120 ml) buckwheat groats, sprouted and dehydrated
1/2 cup (120 ml) sunflower seeds, sprouted and dehydrated
2 1/2 cups (600 ml) pumpkin* (one small pie pumpkin, peeled, seeded and chopped)
1/2 cup (120 ml) raisins, soaked in water for 15 minutes
4 large dates, soaked in water for 15 minutes, pits removed
1 teaspoon (5 ml) cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) nutmeg
2 thin slices of fresh ginger
1/2 cup (120 ml) water
3/4 cup (180 ml) ground flax seed
Drain the raisins and dates. Place above ingredients, except the flax seed in high-speed blender. Process with tamper until smooth (about 30 seconds). Transfer mixture to large mixing bowl and stir in the ground flax seed. Spread mixture onto dehydrator tray lined with Paraflex sheet. Dehydrate at 105 degrees Fahrenheit for 2 hours, then flip cake over onto mesh tray and peel off Teflex sheet. Dehydrate another 2-3 hours until cake is dry on both sides but still flexible.
Filling:
1 cup (240 ml) pecans, soaked in water for 2 hours
1/2 cup (120 ml) sunflower seeds, soaked for 8-10 hours (or sprouted & dehydrated from staple stash)
1 large apple, cored and quartered
8 large dates, soaked in water for 15 minutes, pits removed
2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla powder
1/2 cup (120 ml) shredded coconut
Place all filling ingredients in high-speed blender. Run on high-speed, with tamper, for about 30 seconds, until smooth. Spread filling evenly over dehydrated cake and roll into log-like shape. Refrigerate or freeze if desired. Decorate with mint leaves and dried cranberries for a festive appearance.
*You can also lightly steam the pumpkin for a cooked version.
It is often served during Christmas dinner or as a centerpiece dessert for holiday gatherings. In addition to its culinary significance, the Yule log cake is also associated with various superstitions and traditions. It is believed that by burning a piece of the Yule log from the previous year's celebration, good luck will be brought to the household. Similarly, it is considered bad luck to light the Yule log with anything other than a remnant from the previous year. Overall, the Yule log cake is a delicious and symbolic dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries during the Christmas season. Its rich history and festive appearance make it a popular choice for holiday celebrations, and it continues to be cherished as a traditional and indulgent treat..
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