Le Colombier
Le Colombier is French cake that is served at holidays and weddings. It can be served with several toppings of choice.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 eggs separated
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg yolks one at a time.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, and slivered almonds.
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until well combined.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the egg whites into the batter until evenly incorporated.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9-inch cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.Top with whipped cream, fruit compote, almonds or chocolate ganache if desired. Enjoy
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 578kcal (29%)Carbohydrates: 59g (20%)Protein: 12g (24%)Fat: 34g (52%)Saturated Fat: 16g (100%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 186mg (62%)Sodium: 183mg (8%)Potassium: 217mg (6%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 27g (30%)Vitamin A: 912IU (18%)Calcium: 116mg (12%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
