MelodyIntroduction to Yule Log Cake The Yule Log Cake, known in French as ‘Bûche de Noël,’ has become a staple of Christmas celebrations around the globe. Its origins can be traced back to ancient winter solstice traditions, where a log was carefully selected and burned in the hearth to symbolize warmth and prosperity. This custom was especially significant in Europe, where it was believed that burning the yule log would bring good fortune for the coming year. The transition from a literal log to a cake occurred in France in the 19th century. Bakers crafted a sponge cake shaped like …
