JUST ADDED!! The buche de noel, or Christmas Log, is said to date back to the 1870’s and is an almost must have in countries like Switzerland, Austria, Belgium and France. Legend has it that a Parisian baker was inspired by the sight of the annual Christmas Eve log burning and gave birth to the holiday classic. In this class you will prepare a chocolate hazelnut variety complete with meringue mushrooms and chocolate leaves. Once finished you can bring home the completed cake, that is unless you can’t wait and dive in beforehand! Chocolate sponge; Espresso Swiss Buttercream; Hazelnut Feuilletine; Meringue Mushrooms and Chocolate Garnishes