Gateau Breton

Gateau Breton

from allrecipes.com
Dessert
65 min
8 servings
408 kcal / serving

This buttery gateau Breton is an easy French cake with a rich, crumbly texture, a cross between shortbread and cake.

Ingredients

  • 6egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoonwater
  • 1 ½ cupsall-purpose flour
  • 1 cupbutter, softened
  • ¾ cupwhite sugar
  • 2 tablespoonscornstarch

Directions

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 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. 4

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

  5. 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.