Description
Legendary French pastry Buche Gourmande aux Cacahuetes, Caramel et Vanille combines peanut, caramel, and vanilla layers in a delightful dessert. Sophisticated palates will savor this elegant holiday treat that celebrates French culinary craftsmanship.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 eggs
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) mascarpone
- 100 grams (3.5 oz) flour
- 100 grams (3.5 oz) sugar
- 150 grams (5.3 oz) sugar
- 50 grams (1.8 oz) semi-salted butter
- 80 grams (2.8 oz) roasted unsalted peanuts
- 100 milliliters (3.4 fl oz) whole liquid cream, hot
- 250 milliliters (8.5 fl oz) whole liquid cream, very cold
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts
- Caramel drizzle
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- Mixing: Whip eggs and sugar vigorously for 5-7 minutes until mixture transforms into a pale, voluminous, and airy consistency.
- Incorporation: Delicately fold sifted flour and salt into whipped mixture using a spatula, maintaining the incorporated air and light texture.
- Spreading: Pour batter onto prepared baking sheet, spreading evenly with smooth strokes to create a uniform layer.
- Baking and Cooling: Bake sponge cake for 10-12 minutes until light golden, then immediately invert onto a slightly dampened kitchen towel. Carefully remove parchment paper and gently roll cake with towel to cool, preserving its soft, flexible texture.
Notes
- Egg Whipping Technique: Whip eggs and sugar until they become incredibly light and voluminous, creating a pale, airy base that ensures a delicate, soft sponge cake texture.
- Flour Folding Precision: Use a gentle, careful folding motion when incorporating flour to preserve the air bubbles, preventing dense or tough cake layers.
- Cooling Method Critical: Immediately roll the hot sponge cake in a damp towel to prevent cracking and maintain flexibility, allowing for smooth filling and rolling later.
- Temperature Control: Monitor oven temperature closely and watch baking time carefully to achieve a perfect golden color without drying out or overcooking the delicate sponge cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 328
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg