This traditional Basque cake is a delightful dessert featuring a buttery crust and a delicious pastry cream filling. Perfect for any occasion, it combines simple ingredients to create a rich and flavorful treat.
Preparation time
30min
Cooking time
50min
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 300 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 200 grams butter
- 50 grams cornstarch
- 4 eggs
- 1 lemon zest
- 500 milliliters milk
- 200 grams sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Step 2
In a bowl, mix the flour and baking powder together.
Step 3
In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 4
Add 2 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
Step 5
Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture until a dough forms. Divide the dough into two equal parts.
Step 6
Roll out one part of the dough and line the bottom of a greased cake pan with it.
Step 7
For the pastry cream, heat the milk in a saucepan until it starts to simmer.
Step 8
In a bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 eggs, cornstarch, and a bit of the sugar. Gradually add the hot milk, whisking constantly.
Step 9
Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
Step 10
Pour the pastry cream over the dough in the pan.
Step 11
Roll out the second part of the dough and place it over the pastry cream, sealing the edges.
Step 12
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Let the cake cool before serving.