Reviewed: Jan. 6, 2011

I made this for a Christmas party potluck at my boyfriend's parents house. Everyone loved it! They ate the entire thing! Even the kids loved it, which surprised me because I wasn't sure if they'd like the dark chocolate flavors for the cocoa or the orange marmalade. I couldn't find chocolate wagers anywhere! I checked three different major grocery stores. I substituted with Nilla vanilla wafers and it worked out great! I also loved how everyone thought that I put so much time and effort into forming the "cake" into a log. None of them had to know that they were actually eating Nilla wafer cookies and it only took about 30 minutes of prep time =) Will definitely make again next year. Absolutely delicious!

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malimomma

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Southern Pines, North Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2010

I made different yule logs over the past few years, and they all came out too dry and tasted so-so. I tried this one last year and it was a total hit. I didn't use the liquor (kids) or the marmalade.. I just basically made the recipe that's on the wafer box. It looked great and tasted so decadent. I'll be making it again this year. Thanks for the idea! Edited to add: when I make whipped cream I usually add a little instant pudding mix. Partly because it adds flavor and sweetness, but mostly because the gelatin stabilizes the whipped cream.

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LisaD

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Syracuse, New York, USA

Living In: Schenectady, New York, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 24, 2010

it was tasty but othing special. probably wont make again

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ClaireG

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Living In: Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Reviewed: Jan. 14, 2007

We've been making this Bûche for the past 2 Christmas holidays. It's amazing how the flavors meld together when it rests! The wafers get soft and really incorporate themselves well. This log is nice and light-- not too sweet either. We use raspberry jam with a little liquor. The nonpareils and kisses are all extra stuff. Can't say enough positive about this one! :)

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