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Gateau Basque Cake: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe for Everyone Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 35 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Gateau Basque is a classic French cake characterized by its tender, buttery pastry crust filled with luscious pastry cream or almond cream. This traditional dessert from the Basque region offers a delightful balance of rich flavors and a distinctive fork-patterned crust, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon almond extract

Filling

  • 1 cup pastry cream or almond cream

For Topping

  • Egg wash (1 beaten egg with a splash of water or milk)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch round cake pan to prepare for baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder to ensure even distribution of the leavening and seasoning.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes creamy, pale, and fluffy, which helps create a tender crust.
  4. Add Eggs and Extracts: Incorporate the large egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract into the butter mixture, mixing until everything is well combined and smooth.
  5. Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until a uniform smooth dough forms without overmixing.
  6. Chill Dough: Divide the dough into two equal discs, wrap them in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up for easier handling.
  7. Roll Out Bottom Dough: On a floured surface, roll out one chilled dough disc to fit the bottom and sides of the prepared cake pan, creating an even layer.
  8. Add Filling: Spread the pastry cream or almond cream evenly over the rolled-out dough within the pan to create the luscious filling layer.
  9. Roll Out Top Dough: Roll out the second dough disc and carefully place it over the filling, sealing the edges by pressing down gently to enclose the cream.
  10. Decorate and Apply Egg Wash: Brush the top of the cake with beaten egg wash to get a glossy finish after baking and optionally create a decorative fork pattern on the surface for the traditional look.
  11. Bake: Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until the crust turns golden brown and a fragrant aroma fills your kitchen.
  12. Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 20 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring the filling sets properly.

Notes

  • Use either pastry cream or almond cream as the filling according to your preference; almond cream adds a nuttier flavor.
  • Ensure the butter is softened but not melted for proper dough texture.
  • Chilling the dough discs before rolling prevents sticking and results in a sturdier crust.
  • For a glossy and decorative crust, brushing the top with egg wash and creating fork patterns are traditional finishing touches.
  • This cake is best enjoyed the day after baking when the flavors have melded and the filling has firmed up.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/gateau-basque-cake-an-incredible-ultimate-recipe-for-everyone-recipe/