Unbelievably Delicious Gateau Breton Recipe

You won’t believe how delicious this French gateau Breton is. Well, it’s really a cross between shortbread and cake, something that is very common for European cakes.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 9-inch cake

Ingredients

  • 6egg yolks

  • 1tablespoonwater

  • 1 ½cupsall-purpose flour

  • 1cupbutter, softened

  • ¾cupwhite sugar

  • 2tablespoonscornstarch

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.

  2. Mix 1 teaspoon egg yolk and water in a small bowl. Set aside for glazing the cake.

  3. Combine remaining egg yolks, flour, butter, sugar, and cornstarch in a large bowl. Mix with an electric mixer until dough is stiff and sticky, similar to cookie dough. Knead dough a little bit to bring it together.

  4. Press dough into the prepared pan with your hands. Brush glaze on top.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking until golden brown, about 25 minutes more. Cool for 10 minutes. Slice cake crosswise.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories408
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
27g
34%
Saturated Fat
16g
79%
Cholesterol
215mg
72%
Sodium
170mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
39g
14%
Dietary Fiber
1g
3%
Total Sugars
19g
Protein
5g
Calcium
27mg
2%
Iron
1mg
8%
Potassium
46mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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