Ingredients

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For the genoise:

 

4 eggs

1 Tbsp powdered sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar + 1/4 cup regular sugar

2 Tbsp honey

1/3 cup + 4 Tbsps flour

A pinch of salt

1 Tbsp mixed spices (ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg)

1/4 cup soft butter

1/4 cup milk

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For the vanilla cream:

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1 cup milk

1/4 cup sugar

1 egg + 1 yolk

3 Tbsp + 2 tsp corn starch

6 1/2 Tbsp soft butter

1/2 vanilla bean

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

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Maple syrup or caramel to drizzle (optional)

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Instructions

 

For the genoise:

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1 - Preheat oven to 350°F.

2 - Melt the butter in the microwave, and separate the egg whites from the yolks.

3 - In a large bowl, beat the egg whites with the salt and powdered sugar until stiff.

4 - In a small bowl, mix the flour with the spices.

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5 - In another bowl, beat the sugars with the egg yolks. Then, add the honey, the flour, the melted butter, the milk and combine. Fold in the egg whites.

6 - Lay parchment paper on a baking tray and pour your batter evenly. Bake for about 20 minutes and allow to cool.

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For the vanilla cream:

 

1 - Boil over medium heat the milk and the vanilla bean cut lengthwise. 

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2 - Remove the vanilla bean and collect seeds. Put seeds back in the milk.

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3 - In a bowl, whisk together the sugar and the eggs, then add the corn starch and stir.

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4 - Pour the hot milk into the previous mixture, stir and bring back to heat. Whisk until thick and creamy.

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5 - Remove from heat and add half of the butter. Stir until smooth and silky.  

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6 - Cover with plastic wrap directly on the cream and allow to cool. 

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7 - Once the cream has cooled, whip the other half of the butter (softened) until creamy and add it to the cream.

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8 - Whip the heavy cream to peak and add it to the buttercream incorporating air. Reserve in the fridge for about 2 hours. 

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9 - Once the genoise has cooled, evenly spread the vanilla cream and gently roll the cake.

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10 - Tightly wrap the cake with plastic wrap and reserve in the fridge until serving time.

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11 - At serving time, remove the plastic wrap and delicately put the cake on a plate.

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12 - Drizzle some maple syrup or caramel on the cake (optional).

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