Chocolate-Orange Bûche de Noël Recipe | Epicurious.com
"This updated version of France's Christmas classic features orange mousse in a chocolate sponge cake roll and a decadent garnish of chocolate truffles. Kumquats and festive greenery add even more glamour...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 large eggs, separated
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1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
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12 tablespoons sugar
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1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
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2 tablespoons boiling water
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1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
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1 1/2 cups chilled whipping cream
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1/4 cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon grated orange peel
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup whipping cream
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6 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
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2 tablespoons light corn syrup
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1 tablespoon Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
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Powdered sugar
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10 to 12 purchased chocolate truffles
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