Gateau Breton

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Ingredients

  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

  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 & Diet Analysis (per serving)

675 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.1g 22% DV
Total Fat 40g 51% DV
Carbs 67.1g 24% DV
Fiber 0.9g 3% DV
Sugar 25.1g 50% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 40.8mg 2% DV
Potassium 94mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 651.8mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 120.8mcg 13% DV
Vitamin D 2.6mcg 13% DV
Calcium 79.3mg 6% DV
Iron 3.7mg 20% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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