Basque cake recipe

Basque Cake recipe

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
The Basque cake is a traditional dessert hailing from the Basque region of Spain. This delectable treat is known for its rich and buttery flavor, with a moist and tender crumb. The recipe has been passed down through generations, ensuring its authenticity and cultural significance. With a simple list of ingredients including eggs, sugar, flour, and vanilla, this cake is easy to make yet impressively delicious. Perfect for any occasion, this Basque cake will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Basque country.

Keywords: Basque cake, traditional dessert, buttery flavor, moist and tender crumb, cultural significance.

Basque cake recipe details

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Ingredients

	For the Shortcrust Pastry:
200 g	soft butter
100 g	sugar
1	egg
1 tbsp	Armagnac, if desired
300 g	flour
	For the Filling:
1 packet(s)	custard powder for 1/2 l milk
250 ml	milk
80 g	sugar
3	egg yolks
100 g	almonds, blanched, ground
2 drop(s)	oil of bitter almonds
2 tbsp	Armagnac, if desired

Instructions

Whisk the sugar and the butter until creamy, whisk in the egg and the brandy. Combine with the flour and knead to a smooth dough. Wrap in kitchen foil and keep cool.

Mix the custard powder and 4 tablespoons of the milk until smooth. Heat the remaining milk, add the sugar and the milk mixture. Cook as indicated on the packet, then allow to cool. Fold in two egg yolks, the almonds, the oil of bitter almonds and if desired the Armagnac.

Preheat the oven to 175°C. Grease the springform pan (24cm in diameter).

Halve the dough and on a lightly floured surface roll out two pastry sheets. Place one in the pan and press the edges upwards for approximately 3cm. Evenly divide the cream on the pastry and cover with the second pastry sheet. Firmly press together the edges.

Pierce the dough repeatedly with a wooden stick. Whisk the remaining egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of water. Brush the cake with the mixture and bake for 40 minutes until golden brown.

Preparation time:
ca. 30 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 40 min
Resting time:
ca. 30 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a