Basque Cake

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A Basque specialty that has pastry cream encased in a light shortdough pastry.

Submitted by Erma Germino
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 to 9 - inch springform pan
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 ⅛ cups milk

  • ⅓ cup white sugar

  • ⅓ cup white sugar

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 ⅛ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 ⅛ cups white sugar

  • 3 eggs

Directions

  1. To Make the pastry cream Filling: In a sauce pan, combine the milk and 1/3 cup of sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat. In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup of sugar and 2 tablespoons flour. Beat in the eggs and vanilla.

  2. Mix 1/2 cup of hot milk into egg mixture, then pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan with the hot milk. Return to heat and bring to a boil. Continue cooking over medium heat until mixture thickens and becomes smooth. Remove from heat and let cool for 1 hour.

  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch springform pan. Combine and sift the flour and baking powder. Set aside

  4. Cream 1 1/8 cup sugar and 3 eggs until light and fluffy. Fold in the sifted flour mixture in three increments, being careful not to overmix.

  5. Put half of the dough into the greased pan. Spread the dough so that it covers the bottom of the pan. Place pastry cream to within 3/4 inch of the edge. Add the second half of the cake dough, making sure to enclose all of the filling.

  6. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

205 Calories
3g Fat
41g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 205
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 79mg 26%
Sodium 59mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 31g
Protein 5g 9%
Calcium 51mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 77mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.