Description
Gateaux Alsaciens is a traditional French dessert from the Alsace region. This buttery, tender cake is often enhanced with a touch of fruit or nuts, creating a simple yet delicious treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup ground almonds (optional, but adds a delightful texture)
- ½ cup milk
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the ground almonds (if using) and milk, mixing until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For a fruit variation, add fresh berries or sliced apples on top of the batter before baking.For a nut variation, try using hazelnuts, walnuts, or pistachios in place of almonds.For a spiced version, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dry ingredients.To make the cake more moist, add a tablespoon of sour cream or yogurt to the batter.This cake can also be frozen for up to 2 months. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil before freezing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
