Light Yule Log (Buche de Noel)
Classic French Yule log - a spiced chocolate sponge rolled with light cream filling. 200 calories per slice, holiday showstopper.
Light Yule Log (Buche de Noel) has 200 calories per serving, with 5g protein, 26g carbs, 9g fat, and 2g fiber. Prep 25 min, cook 15 min.
Nutrition per serving
10 serving(s)
200
Calories
5g
Protein
10% DV
26g
Carbs
9% DV
9g
Fat
12% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
📊 200 calories per serving.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
15 min
Servings
10
Est. Cost
$8.00
Light Yule Log (Buche de Noel)
The Buche de Noel is the showstopping Christmas dessert - a thin chocolate sponge rolled around a cream filling into a festive log. The traditional version is a butter-and-cream calorie bomb at 400+ calories a slice. This lighter take uses a fat-free sponge and a Greek-yogurt-and-maple filling in place of buttercream, landing at 200 calories per slice while keeping all the drama.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (plus extra for dusting)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 10x15 jelly-roll pan with parchment, greasing the paper.
- Sift together the flour, 1/3 cup cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat the egg yolks with 1/4 cup sugar until thick and pale; fold in the dry ingredients.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites to soft peaks, gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, and beat to stiff glossy peaks; fold into the yolk mixture in three additions.
- Spread the batter evenly in the pan and bake 10-12 minutes until the top springs back.
- Immediately invert the cake onto a clean towel dusted with cocoa, peel off the parchment, and roll the cake up in the towel from the short end; cool completely on a rack.
- Whisk the Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth for the filling.
- Unroll the cooled cake, spread with the filling, re-roll without the towel, and dust with cocoa. Chill 1 hour before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 200 kcal |
| Protein | 5g |
| Carbs | 26g |
| Fat | 9g |
| Fiber | 2g |
Tips
- The sponge can be baked and rolled (in the towel) a day ahead; fill and finish the day you serve it.
- For a chocolate exterior, spread a thin layer of melted dark chocolate over the log before it sets.
- Serve with mulled apple cider or a cup of rich hot chocolate for a cozy Christmas finale.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
🧊 Storage & Reheat
Fridge
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer
Not recommended for freezing.
Reheat
Microwave 700W for 60–90 seconds, or until steaming hot throughout.
Equipment
skillet
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