Gâteau Basque (Basque: etxeko bixkotxa; "cake of the house") is a traditional dessert from the North of Pays Basque, a region of France, typically filled with black cherry jam or pastry cream.

Oct 24, 2023 · Try this traditional Gâteau Basque recipe. This easy cake is filled with pastry cream or cherry jam. It's perfect with coffee anytime!

Dec 13, 2025 · Gâteau Basque literally means Basque cake, but with its flaky pastry crust and silky crème pâtissière filling, it tastes more like a tart. Learn how to make this hearty sandwich pastry, …

Nov 21, 2023 · My classic Gateau Basque recipe has a crisp, buttery crust and a silky, creamy pastry cream filling. You’ll find two variations of this delicious cake recipe: one with a rich layer of pastry …

May 9, 2021 · In the Pays Basque, where the filling is sometimes pastry cream, the jam is usually local black cherry. Once baked, the texture of the “cake” — never mind that it’s about as much cake as …

Apr 4, 2022 · The Basque cake (le gateau Basque) is a famous cake from the Basque country in the south west of France. With two layers of sweet pastry filled with a vanilla pastry cream, this cake is …

Oct 7, 2022 · This sturdy, not-too-sweet tart is suitable for any occasion or time of the day. This Gâteau Basque recipe makes a great dessert for a dinner party.

Dec 9, 2023 · Halfway between a cake and a pie, the classic Basque Cake, known as “Gâteau Basque”, is a staple from southern France and northern Spain – the lands of the Basque people. It has a …

Dec 8, 2025 · Making a true Basque gâteau means paying attention to the dough, the filling, and the baking process. We’ll walk through the key ingredients, step-by-step prep, and the ever-important …

May 23, 2023 · This delicious Gâteau Basque recipe can be filled with pastry cream or cherry jam for a traditional Basque cake dessert that will have everyone singing your praises! The sweet crust is …