Name: Frozen Chocolate-Peppermint Bùche de Noël
Cook time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Total time: 15 hours 30 minutes (includes freezing time)
Yield: Makes 12 to 14 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate (do not exceed 61% cacao), chopped; 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate (do not exceed 61% cacao), chopped; 10 fresh camellia leaves or lemon leaves, wiped clean with damp cloth; Nonstick vegetable oil spray; 1 cup sugar, divided; 3/4 cup cake flour; 1/4 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 large eggs, separated; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar; 2 pints peppermint stick ice cream; 1/3 cup coarsely crushed red-and-white-striped hard peppermint candies or candy canes; 5 large egg whites; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Fresh mint sprigs; Small candy canes; Small propane kitchen torch

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Frozen Chocolate-Peppermint Bùche de NoëlPatricia Heal

Peppermint ice cream and chocolate cake are rolled up into the quintessential holiday treat.

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