Question: what is the difference between a yule log and a swiss roll?
Answer: Yule Log, also known by its French name of Bûche de Noël, is a rolled-up, iced cake made and served at Christmas time. ... In execution, a Yule Log is like a Swiss Roll that doesn't get to get dressed up for the ball. In fact, Yule Log fans complain that many sold at stores are just poorly disguised Swiss Rolls.