Chef: Julie Paul
Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026
Time: 11:00AM-1:30PM
Holiday Showstopper: The Classic Yule Log
Bring a touch of holiday magic to your seasonal dessert table with the classic Bûche de Noël! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll master the art of crafting a gorgeous 12” Yule Log cake from start to finish—completely ready to take home, show off, and enjoy with loved ones.
What You’ll Learn:
- Roll & Frost: Master the techniques for rolling a light sponge cake without cracking and frosting it to look like rustic tree bark.
- Almond Pinecones: Craft delicate, edible pinecone accents out of sliced almonds.
- Buttercream Poinsettias: Pipe vibrant, festive floral decorations with sweet buttercream.
- Sparkling Cranberries: Sugar-coat fresh cranberries for a frosted, jewel-like finish.
- Meringue Mushrooms: Sculpt and bake whimsical woodland mushrooms from light meringue.
Your finished cake will be so beautiful you might hesitate to slice into it—but we promise it tastes just as amazing as it looks!
This class is permitted for students 14 years of age and older.
Menu: Yule log decorating
Allergen/Dietary Notice: The following items will be used gluten, eggs, and dairy.
About Julie: Julie Paul is a pastry chef who has been teaching baking and decorating classes in the Capital Region since 2014. Solo traveling the world is one of her many passions. Follow Chef Julie on Instagram at julie_paul21.
Chef: Julie Paul
Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026
Time: 11:00AM-1:30PM
Holiday Showstopper: The Classic Yule Log
Bring a touch of holiday magic to your seasonal dessert table with the classic Bûche de Noël! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll master the art of crafting a gorgeous 12” Yule Log cake from start to finish—completely ready to take home, show off, and enjoy with loved ones.
What You’ll Learn:
- Roll & Frost: Master the techniques for rolling a light sponge cake without cracking and frosting it to look like rustic tree bark.
- Almond Pinecones: Craft delicate, edible pinecone accents out of sliced almonds.
- Buttercream Poinsettias: Pipe vibrant, festive floral decorations with sweet buttercream.
- Sparkling Cranberries: Sugar-coat fresh cranberries for a frosted, jewel-like finish.
- Meringue Mushrooms: Sculpt and bake whimsical woodland mushrooms from light meringue.
Your finished cake will be so beautiful you might hesitate to slice into it—but we promise it tastes just as amazing as it looks!
This class is permitted for students 14 years of age and older.
Menu: Yule log decorating
Allergen/Dietary Notice: The following items will be used gluten, eggs, and dairy.
About Julie: Julie Paul is a pastry chef who has been teaching baking and decorating classes in the Capital Region since 2014. Solo traveling the world is one of her many passions. Follow Chef Julie on Instagram at julie_paul21.
