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Peppermint Week: Pink Peppermint Buche de Noel {Updated}

Friday, December 21, 2012 by Darla

Pink Peppermint Buche de Noel by BakingdomUh…so it’s December 21st.

And the world continues to turn.

How many people are feeling sheepish today?

I’m not, personally. I mean, really? Aztecs (or Mayans…oops) predict the Apocalypse? No.

But seriously, I would love to be a fly on the wall in a house with one of those dooms day prepper people. You know what I mean?

Do you think they were all, “Well, oops. Don’t I feel silly for stocking up on months’ worth of food and supplies? Especially considering that it was supposed to be the end of the world, so how did I actually think I’d be fortunate enough to survive when no one else did anyway?? And also, did I really think that a few months’ worth of bulk food would last me, and possibly my loved ones, for the rest of our lives?”

Somehow, I don’t think they follow that reasoning. But I still think it’d be fun to see their reactions when they woke up. Do you think they were disappointed?

Hm.

Well, anyway. I didn’t prepare, and I spent the morning eating cake for breakfast.

So, basically…business as usual. 🙂

Also, I made another Yule log, y’all. This one is less Ghoulish and more girlish, though. And totally wintry and sweet and does anyone else kinda wanna live in it??

No?

Okay…just me, then.

Technically, this is my first Yule log. I mean, yes, I made a Halloween themed one back in October, but when my friend Tina asked me if I’d ever made one before, I realized that I hadn’t ever made a Christmasy Yule log before. Guess I kinda had to do it. And so did my friend Tina. We’re cool like that.

To get that perfectly pink peppermintiness without having to do any real work at all, I used this Peppermint Stick Frosting Creations kit from Duncan Hines. I used the frosting as my filling inside the cake.

I could get used to how easy this is. You might remember that I used an Apple Pie flavor packet for my Apple Pie Eclairs in November. This time, I decided to use the frosting starter, as well. Seriously. Easy, delicious frosting…1 minute of work, tops. Win.

Sweet Pink Mushrooms by BakingdomAs for my yule log, I decided to take the pretty pink theme all out, and covered the roll in pink white chocolate ganache.

You could use pink candy melts here, or you can use straight up white chocolate, and add some nice pink candy coloring.

To assemble and cover your yule log, you can use the same instructions found in my Ghoul Log post.

Buche de Noel Decorations by BakingdomAfter topping my pretty pink tree limb with some snowy white vanilla frosting, I prettied everything up even more with pearly pink Sixlets and soft green leaves to make fun holly sprigs, while my squishy pink mushrooms are made out of fondant. Easiest decorations ever.

To give the leaves and shrooms a little sparkle, I used a light dusting of light green disco dust on the leaves, and gave the mushrooms a dry brush of pearly white luster dust from Wilton.

Pretty Pink Mushrooms by BakingdomMore pretties on top. I pretty much just want to curl up under those mushrooms and have a nap in that fluffy frosting.

Pink Peppermint Yule Log by BakingdomI had a lot of fun making this cake. Like, more fun than I’ve had on a cake in quite a while.

As for the recipe, I wasn’t a fan of the cake recipe I used, which is a vanilla genoise cake, so I’m not gonna bother sharing it with you guys. It was fickle and annoying, and not worth the effort. I recommend making a nice, simple sponge cake instead.

That being said, the Duncan Hines frosting was delicious, and the perfect amount of peppermint flavor to stand up to the white chocolate ganache and double vanilla cake.

And guess what? It’s, like, Buche de Noel Day or something. My twinsie, Tina, over at Sugar Bean Bakers made the sweetest red velvet Yule log, all cute with a little snowman and everything! You guys have got to see it! Have to.

And the winner is…

…comment #110!

Congratulations, Kathy, and thank you!! I’ll email you shortly to get your shipping information.

**Oh! And hey…anyone wanna win a fun Duncan Hines and Wilton baking kit?**

Kit includes: 2 Duncan Hines Frosting Creations Flavor Packets (in Limited Edition Holiday Flavors), 2 Duncan Hines Frosting Creations Frosting Starters, 1 Wilton 18-piece Cake Decorating Set, 1 Wilton Trim-n-Turn Plus Cake Turntable, 1 Wilton small offset spatula, and 1 Wilton large offset spatula

It’s easy! Just leave a comment in the comment section below:

Contest ends Sunday, December 23rd, 2012 at 9pm PST, and you’re comment automatically enters you to win!

Want an extra chance to win? Just follow @Bakingdom on twitter and tweet, “I want to win a fun @RealDuncanHines and @WiltonCakes baking kit from @Bakingdom! http://t.co/HOsTvRjb” Once you’ve tweeted, return here and leave a comment saying you shared the tweet. Be sure to leave this as a separate comment; each comment is an entry.

Sorry, this giveaway is open to US readers only.

The winner will be chosen randomly at www.random.org and announced Monday, December 24th, 2012.

I will contact the winner, so don’t forget to add your email in the email section!

**Comments are moderated, so if you’ve never commented before, it will take some time for your comment to appear!**

Good luck with the giveaway!

xo,
Darla

Since I hated the cake recipe I used for this, and the frosting is easy peasy Duncan Hines Frosting Creations, I’m only leaving you with one simple recipe today. My white chocolate ganache was a bit touch and go for a while, but I think I got it just right, so I’m going to wrap things up with that recipe. Enjoy! 🙂

White Chocolate Ganache

Ingredients

9 ounces white chocolate, or candy melts (just be aware that the candy melts set up harder)
1/2 cup heavy cream

Place the chocolate in a medium bowl.

Bring the heavy cream to a gentle boil. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate, and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Whisk the cream and chocolate together into smooth and glossy. If you have any lumps of chocolate still in your ganache, microwave the mixture for about 30 seconds, then continue whisking until smooth.

This is very runny while warm, so don’t worry if seems thin. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes, before using. The mixture will thicken as it cools.

Recipe by Darla

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  1. Mary says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 11:45 am

    That is seriously the cutest cake ever!

  2. Lauren says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 11:50 am

    Your cake looks delicious!

  3. Hana says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 11:53 am

    Your yule log looks amazing! Merry Christmas

  4. Giselle says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    Oh how adorable. I just adore all that pink.

    I did not prepare for the end of the world. We are all still here (so far lol). I’m just going to decorate cookies all day, just in case it’s the last day for me to do so haaa.

  5. Nancy P. says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    Super cute log! And so festive. I am all into peppermint flavors right now!

  6. Jessica says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 12:07 pm

    very cute!

  7. Lauren says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 12:08 pm

    That is the prettiest most adorable yule log I’ve ever seen:) I’m so addicted to your blog lol!

  8. Erica says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    super cute!

  9. Julie says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    Beautiful! Although I can imagine my attempt at making this cake: a pink blob with misshapen mushrooms, hopefully ones that taste good. Nailed it!

  10. Meghan says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    That is a great gift set! I could really use the turn table!

  11. Lily says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 12:22 pm

    So pretty!

  12. Denise Podhorsky says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    Always love your posts.

  13. grace says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 12:31 pm

    this is an awesome giveaway and that’s the loveliest log i’ve ever seen!

  14. grace says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    beautiful buche!

  15. Beth M. says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    I love that your yule log matches your house’s decorating theme of pale pinks and blues. It’s perfect!

  16. jaime says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 12:34 pm

    Looks so cute – love your blog!

  17. Tianna says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 12:38 pm

    This is an absolutely beautiful cake, I can’t wait to try it!

  18. Denise says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    Very nice! It looks so cute.

  19. Caroline says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 1:10 pm

    You are too adorable and so is this too. I keep meaning to send you pictures from my Doctor Who birthday party where your fish stick and custard were a big hit, and eventually I’ll remember 🙂

    I did want to point out that it was the Mayans and not the Aztecs. Normally, I wouldn’t care, but there’s lots of people who are taken the end of the Mayan Long Count Calander seriously (there are crazy awesome pictures out right now). Just thought you might like to know random facts…they’re kinda my specialty

    Anyway, thanks for all your great ideas! This is my favorite place to come for recipes and a good laugh.

    • Darla says

      Friday, December 21, 2012 at 2:20 pm

      Haha! I knew Aztecs were wrong, but I watched the Doctor Who ‘The Aztecs’ yesterday, and that’s all I could think of. I shoulda looked it up, but I was all, “Meh…someone’ll tell me.” I was that lazy this morning. Thanks!! 😀

  20. Kel says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    Cute – I have never seen a pink one!

  21. Deb says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 1:35 pm

    The cheery bright pink, and peppermint, for a buche noel is scrumptious. I’ve been bookmarking so many of your wonderful recipes for the holidays, that I think I’ll have to be in the kitchen for the rest of the year just to try them! (and that sounds like a great way to spend a vacation to me) Thank you for sharing so many fun and gorgeous yummies, and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

  22. Ashley says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    So cute! I love that it’s so pink. And I’m totally in love with those mushrooms.

  23. Amber A. says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 2:02 pm

    Love this cake! So pretty and festive! Merry Christmas to you.

  24. Elizabeth Stewart says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    We didn’t prepare for the end of the world either, just had frozen pizza for dinner (and made your peppermint shortbread bites–yum!). I like how your Yule Log breaks away from the traditional Christmassy colors and goes all feminine! Looks lovely!

  25. Olivia @ Liv Lives Life says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 2:18 pm

    Wow, it’s so pretty!

  26. Anne Hernandez says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    What a beautiful take on a traditional cake! the pretty pink (and I LOVE peppermint) are adorable! I’d love to win the prize and have fun baking with my daughter when she comes “home for Christmas” in January!

  27. Anne Hernandez says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    I tweeted, too! Merry Merry Christmas to you and yours. I hope your holidays are full of the love and fun that you bring to all of our lives. :oD

  28. Eva @ Eva Bakes says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    Love that your cake is pink!

  29. Tina @ Sugar Bean Bakers says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    It’s le gorge.

    Perfectly pinky and pretty! And delish too, I’m quite sure!

  30. Jennifer @ Not Your Momma's Cookie says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    So adorable and pink and awesome!!

  31. Hannah H. says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    I’ve tried some of the Duncan Hines flavors, but not the peppermint. Looks yummy!

  32. Michelle Brannan says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    I love the pink, it looks so whimsical!

  33. Robin says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    Oh. My. Sweet Mother of all that’s sugar and spice. That is the most adorable Yule log I’ve ever seen. You’re a genius.

    Must make one!

  34. Leticia says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    I made my own version of your Halloween Log, and I will definitely do this also!!!

  35. Emily says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 5:08 pm

    Oh my gosh this is such an adorable cake :’)

  36. maebelle barrett says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 5:09 pm

    Pretty-in-pink, cake! Yum.

  37. maebelle barrett says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 5:12 pm

    I tweeted!

  38. Nicole says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 5:23 pm

    Pink and green: my favorite color combo

  39. Wynn says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 5:25 pm

    So pretty!

  40. Barb says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 5:57 pm

    What a cute Yule log

  41. Nikki says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 5:58 pm

    would love to try this

  42. Heidi says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 6:10 pm

    I would love that kit! That yule log was soo cute and pink and boy, my husband probably wouldn’t eat it. But I would!

  43. Lori Clement says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 6:16 pm

    I keep seeing pink winterscapes in desserts lately, and I love it! This dessert looks so charming and tasty!

  44. Jess D says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 6:17 pm

    Love the light pink theme. if only there were a couple silver snowflakes it’d be perfect!!!!

  45. Michelle says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 6:38 pm

    Cutest. yule log cake. ever. And seriously, I would totally be your neighbor living under those adorable wintry pink mushrooms! I love your blog Darla…it’s my favorite place to retreat for a laugh and a cupcake!

  46. Karla G says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 6:55 pm

    This looks beautiful! I’ve never made one before, but I’m so tempted to try!

  47. Karla G says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 6:57 pm

    I tweeted about the giveaway

  48. tracey hudson says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 7:37 pm

    I was thinking tonight that I needed to find a fun recipe for Christmas & I think this is the one. Love it! Thanks & have a Happy Christmas & a fantastic New Year!!!

  49. Alyssa Eisner says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 7:54 pm

    I love this fresh take on a holiday classic. It’s sooo much more whimsical; I have to give this one a try!

  50. Jessica B. says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 8:31 pm

    Omg! I would have never thought to make this flavor for a yule log cake! Genius! 🙂

  51. wendy says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 8:57 pm

    love the little mushrooms with this cake!

  52. Chantelle says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    So pretty!! 🙂 I like that its a Christmas cake but yet not the typical colors but still comes across as Christmas.

  53. Leslie says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    Great job! Looks so festive!

  54. christy says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 9:58 pm

    darling…could be perfect for a retro christmas (with pink flocked tree and all)!

  55. Sam S. says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 10:13 pm

    Omg peppermint love!

  56. Moontaj says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 10:46 pm

    That is the prettiest Yule cake ever! I wanna make one in purple & green. LOVE!<3

  57. Danya says

    Friday, December 21, 2012 at 11:50 pm

    Love how you can always take a traditional treat, turn it upside-down, dye it pink, and add sparkles on the top. Great job!

  58. Rose says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 3:37 am

    Beautiful Yule log! I love the mushrooms.

  59. Amanda says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 4:09 am

    You are not the only one who kinda wants to live in it! It is adorable and minty is just the best!

  60. Kristen says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 4:19 am

    This is the cutest Yule log I’ve ever seen!

  61. Ashley P says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 4:28 am

    Your cake is beautiful! I would love to win this; thanks for the opportunity.

  62. Marie Hochstedler says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 5:04 am

    Where do you get those pink sixlets? I tried buying sixlets when I made your gingerbread cupcakes but I couldn’t find any.

    • Darla says

      Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 9:58 pm

      I got mine at a cake decorating supply store, but they’re available online, as well.

  63. Caley says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 6:16 am

    Very, very cute cake…I love all the little decorative touches!

  64. Talia says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 6:52 am

    Seriously, the prettiest-looking cake ever. How are you not a professional baker? And when’s your book coming out? =)

  65. Becca from Cookie Jar Treats says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 7:18 am

    Holy Pinkbomb! This is the cutest thing in the entire world! I can picture cute little bunnies and fawns walking up to it and awww it’s just so so so so so cute x 1,000,000! :3

  66. Nicole says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 7:37 am

    Love the sparkling pink Yule Log. Looks delicious!!

  67. Sarah says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 7:50 am

    This looks like it would be so much fun to make (and eat!)

  68. Heather S. says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 7:54 am

    Darla, this recipe looks LOVELY! (as usual!) Thanks for sharing!!! 🙂

  69. abby says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 8:21 am

    that looks amazing!

  70. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 8:28 am

    The most beautiful yule log cake ever!! LOVE the pink mushrooms!! SWOON!

  71. Birgit says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 8:45 am

    looks jummy!

  72. Kate W. says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 9:42 am

    so so cute!

  73. Beth says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 10:00 am

    i made the chocolate peppermint crunch crinkles yesterday. after crushing the candy canes in the food processor everything smells like peppermint!!! 🙂 they have a texture like fudge brownies. yum. thanks!

  74. Jenna says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 10:39 am

    I always love the stuff you have on here! Beautiful AND yummy, thanks for not comorimising on taste just to make it pretty!

  75. Debbie Weber says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 11:19 am

    Darla, Came across your site in search for carob chip recipes. What a delight! Your passion and creativity explodes off the pages. The photography is grand. Thank you for sharing yourself with all who venture here. My sister would love the baking kit. 🙂

  76. Julia says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 11:59 am

    This is incredible! I imagine that this yule log would be at a princess fairy’s birthday. 🙂 Merry Christmas, Ms. Darla!

  77. Christina C. says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 12:26 pm

    How cute! Great alternative to the classic chocolate version!

  78. Christina C. says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 12:27 pm

    I follow on Twitter and tweeted: https://twitter.com/kawaiidragon88/status/282583114746839040.

  79. Treya says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    This is so cute! I always have trouble making jelly roll type cakes 🙁

  80. Heidi Reed says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    I want to win a fun @RealDuncanHines and @WiltonCakes baking kit from @Bakingdom!

  81. Tammy Y says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 1:46 pm

    So adorable! As usual! Glad the world didn’t end so you can continue to share fabulous treats! Merry Christmas!

  82. Keroppi says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    Love your cake! It’s amazing!

  83. Angie says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    So cute. My daughter wants a pink version next year after seeing this.

  84. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    This is the best and most beautiful Yule log I think I’ve ever seen. Those pink colours are mesmerising me!

    Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas! xoxo

  85. Megan says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    Wow, this cake is so beautiful! I thought I was a Christmas “traditionalist” but after looking at your blog, I think I might be falling in love with pink fairytale Christmas! Oh, and I would looove to win this giveaway 🙂 Merry Christmas

  86. Angie says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 3:04 pm

    The Pink Peppermint Bûche de Noël looks beautiful!

  87. Linda says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 3:24 pm

    This looks adorable. Keep up the great work and Merry Christmas:)

  88. Holly says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    I have fallen in love with your site. It’s too cute. Please keep baking!

  89. Bobi says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    Linked to your site via Zite. Really pretty cake. I’m currently hung up on peppermint baking projects and am planning a chocolate peppermint filled Yule log for Christmas. Thanks for the inspiration.

  90. Holly says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 3:45 pm

    I shared the tweet!

  91. Holly says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 3:50 pm

    Your cake looks delicious! I haven’t seen this flavor, and would love to win! Merry Christmas Everyone!

  92. Carmen says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 4:03 pm

    That looks delicious! Thanks for the chance to win

  93. Carmen says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 4:03 pm

    https://twitter.com/cmouse01/status/282637565352349698

  94. Tracy says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 4:49 pm

    Love it, you did a beautiful job!

  95. Megan says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 4:52 pm

    If I win I WILL be trying this!

  96. Jill Hampton says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 5:22 pm

    Darla, I love your pink yule log. I would love to win this set of bake ware. Thanks for the chance. And Merry Christmas to you and your family!! Kisses, Jill

  97. Clare says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 5:50 pm

    I’ve been kinda curious about those frosting starters…. Now I really want to get some!

  98. katy says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    its so pink my sister would love it . so cute and now i have a use for my peppermint stick frosting starter stuff thnx.

  99. Jan N, says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 8:19 pm

    wow! this cake look so pretty!

  100. Mai says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 8:56 pm

    I love buche de noel! I crave it every year at this time!

  101. Brooke says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 9:41 pm

    It looks so lovely…and so PINK! <3

  102. Katira says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 9:49 pm

    Totally cute! Love the all out pink theme.

  103. Jessica N. says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 10:08 pm

    It looks delicious!

  104. Amanda says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 10:54 pm

    I tweeted as @evilCookiemaker that I wanted to win :3

    Also, OMG that’s adorable. All that’s missing is a Christmas faerie!

  105. Evelyn says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 11:04 pm

    Oh goodness, this log is so cute! I wanted to make a yule log for our family christmas, but since a whole cake would never get eaten, I think I’ll settle with some swirly cookies c:

  106. Evelyn says

    Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 11:08 pm

    By the way, I tweeted as well!

  107. Milena says

    Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 1:15 am

    Oooooh! Decorating thingies! 🙂
    Most interesting Yule Log I’ve ever seen, too– very unique.

  108. Kathy says

    Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 4:25 am

    Cutest cake ever! Merry Christmas to all!

  109. Leslie F. says

    Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 6:28 am

    Simply Beautiful! It is truely amazing what you can do! Merry Christmas!

  110. Tracy says

    Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 7:31 am

    Absolutely adorable! It’s so nice to see a (classy and beautiful) twist on a classic. Do you suggest a sponge cake recipe? I’ve honestly never found one I’m terribly fond of.

  111. Marcie says

    Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 8:00 am

    I’m not a fan of mint in sweets. I save it for toothpaste, gum, tea, and the occasional mojito. But most people love it, so I try to bake something minty now and then. And since I’ve never made a yule log before, I might just have to try this!

  112. Mir says

    Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 8:49 am

    Oh wow, this is absolutely adorable! I wish I’d found this the day you posted it–it was my birthday, and what luck! It’s a cute yule log in just my favorite colors!

  113. Jacqui says

    Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 9:25 am

    Fabulous giveaway, would love to win!!

  114. Evelyn R says

    Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 9:58 am

    Pretty! I have never seen a pink yule log 🙂

  115. Cecily says

    Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 10:33 am

    Your yule log is so cute! Pink! Are the mushrooms fondant or merigne?

  116. Ruth says

    Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 10:57 am

    Cute twist on a traditional dessert!! The little pink mushrooms are adorable!

  117. Janice says

    Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 1:45 pm

    Love the log it is so cute. Pretty in pink just like my baby girl!

  118. Sharicka says

    Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    Wow once again you amaze me with your creativity I love your website and the art you create.

  119. Maebelle Barrett says

    Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    I love your little handmade edible decor around the pretty-in-pink log. Is it hard to do? Marzipan? gumpaste?

    Thanks for ALL the eye-candy! I have made some of your “delictables” already!

  120. Saher says

    Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 3:23 pm

    I love peppermint. Just add it to anything and I would love it. This looks soo delicious. It’s making me hungry lol. I love ur work. Ur truly an inspiration. Merry Chistmas, Happy Holidays , and Happy New Year… 2013…!!!! Bye for now talk soon

  121. Lila says

    Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    Purely Perfect Pink Peppermint!

  122. Joanie from NC says

    Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 4:27 pm

    I am not a fan of pink, but your cake decorations on that log are breathtaking, ma’m! Healthy holiday wishes!

  123. Carol Matthews says

    Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 6:39 pm

    Yum !!

  124. Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says

    Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 7:18 pm

    You never fail to amaze me! I totally want to live in the pink yule log…it is so girly and pretty. Those pearly sixlets are so cool…I must find some!!!

  125. Lindsay says

    Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    I’ve only ever made one bûche de noël. It was for a competition, which I did not win. It looked like a real log with mushrooms and branches. Kind of like yours, but much less pink. I was very proud of it. It tasted strongly of death and coffee. I was 15. I’m not sure my baking skills are much improved.

  126. Paula says

    Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    Lovely. Would be beautiful for Christmas dessert. Great giveaway too.

  127. John says

    Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 7:49 pm

    Wife would love this giveaway. Bet the cake tastes as good as it looks. Yum.

  128. Corisa says

    Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 7:56 pm

    Such a cute giveaway!

  129. sonya says

    Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 3:18 pm

    this is just so darn cute!!!!!

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