Chocolate and Salted Caramel Bûche de Nöel Recipe

Ingredients (32)

• For the For the Cocoa Meringue Decorations:
• 5 large egg whites, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
• Maldon salt, to taste (optional)
• For the Cake:
• Baking spray
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sifted cake flour (See Notes)
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 large egg yolks, at room temperature
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup hot water
• 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• For the Salted Caramel Filling:
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Maldon salt
• 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
• 1 stick unsalted butter (4 ounces) cut into 8 pieces, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• For the Chocolate Icing:
• 2/3 cups heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate
• 1/8 teaspoon salt