Gateau Breton

Gateau Breton

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

Ingredients

  • egg yolks
    6
  • water
    1 tbsp
  • all-purpose flour
    1 ½ c
  • butter

    softened

    1 c
  • white sugar
    ¾ c
  • cornstarch
    2 tbsp

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.

Gateau Breton

Gateau Breton

4.8(12)65 min8 servings408 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a dessert that's both deeply satisfying and elegantly simple? This Gateau Breton is a classic French cake offering a rich, buttery experience that's surprisingly easy to achieve at home.

What makes this Gateau Breton truly special is its luxurious texture—a delightful cross between a crumbly shortbread and a tender, rich cake. The generous use of butter, combined with a precise balance of flour and egg yolks, creates an incredibly rich flavor profile that feels wonderfully indulgent yet remains approachable for the home baker. This combination ensures a cake that's both sturdy and profoundly satisfying.

Prepare for a truly decadent treat that offers a delightful contrast in textures. You'll enjoy a golden-hued cake with a beautifully crumbly yet moist interior that practically melts in your mouth. Each bite delivers intense butteriness, balanced by the gentle sweetness of sugar, leaving a lingering, satisfying richness that is distinctly French. This Gateau Breton is known for its sturdy yet tender crumb, making it a joy to slice and serve.

Despite its elegant presentation, this French cake is designed for simple pleasure, making it an approachable dessert for any home baker. With only 15 minutes of prep time, followed by 40 minutes in the oven, you can create 8 generous servings of this comforting, classic delight in just over an hour. At 408 calories per serving, it's a wonderfully indulgent treat perfect for celebrations or a cozy evening in.

Serve slices of this exquisite Gateau Breton as a sophisticated dessert for any gathering or a simple, comforting treat with your afternoon tea. Its robust flavor stands beautifully on its own.

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