There is about a month left until Christmas.
Naturally, the festive atmosphere is already pervasive here, with everyone busy decorating Christmas trees and preparing gifts.In French Christmas feasts, this Christmas log cake cannot be missing.
It is said that for centuries, there was an old tradition in France when preparing for Christmas to burn a very thick piece of wood in the fireplace, allowing it to slowly burn, with the intention of ensuring a bountiful year.With the disappearance of large fireplaces, the custom of burning wood has become a thing of the past.From when did this Christmas log cake gradually replace this tradition, becoming an indispensable part of every family's Christmas celebration?Today, I will introduce a relatively simple recipe for making the Christmas log cake.