christmas, part two

buche de noel.
have you ever tried it?
making?
eating it?
both are fantastic!
it is super easy and quick to make...
unless (this is a requirement, not an option)
you make the meringue mushrooms.
behold!

i got the recipe from here.
the cake is sponge-y
and almost custard like.
the whipped cream/mousse is to die for.
and the buttercream...
well i am a sucker for icing/frosting no matter what.

i did change the mushrooms a little...
rather than connecting them with more meringue,
i used extra icing to make the "gills" of the mushroom.

you may want to make two of these
as people have been known to take large slices.