Gâteau Basque
Gâteau Basque is a traditional dessert from the Basque region of France. It's a delicious buttery cake filled with either cherry jam or pastry cream.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks) softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cherry jam or pastry cream
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half and flatten each half into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan.
- Roll out one disk of dough to fit the bottom of the cake pan. Spread the cherry jam or pastry cream over the dough.
- Roll out the second disk of dough and place it on top of the filling, sealing the edges.
- Make a decorative pattern on top of the cake with a fork or knife.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
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Nutrition
Calories: 492kcal (25%)Carbohydrates: 64g (21%)Protein: 5g (10%)Fat: 25g (38%)Saturated Fat: 15g (94%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 108mg (36%)Sodium: 227mg (10%)Potassium: 75mg (2%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 35g (39%)Vitamin A: 777IU (16%)Vitamin C: 2mg (2%)Calcium: 53mg (5%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
