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Palmier Cake

Cultural Context

Originating from France, Palmier Cake is inspired by the classic palmier pastry, known for its distinctive shape resembling elephant ears. Traditionally made with just puff pastry and sugar, this cake variation adds richness with butter and flavorings, making it a delightful dessert for gatherings. Today, it has found its way into various international cuisines, often adapted with different fillings and toppings, appealing to a wide audience.

FrenchFRdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 pieces eggs
100 g sugar
5 ml vanilla essence
50 g flour
100 g milk
800 ml butter
80 g corn starch
250 g yolk
6 pieces vanilla essence
10 ml corn starch
80 g milk
200 ml milk
800 ml mascarpone
250 g pastry dough biscuits
200 g

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate offers health benefits and can be more affordable.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and can be used in place of powdered sugar.

1

Add 2 pieces of eggs to the mixing bowl.

2

Mix in 100 g of sugar until combined.

3

Add 5 ml of vanilla essence to the mixture.

4

In a separate bowl, combine 50 g of flour and 80 g of corn starch.

5

Gradually add the flour mixture to the egg mixture, stirring until smooth.

6

In another bowl, combine 100 g of milk and 200 ml of milk, mixing well.

7

Melt 800 ml of butter in a saucepan over low heat.

8

Once melted, pour the butter into the mixing bowl with the egg mixture and stir until well combined.

9

Prepare an 18 cm diameter tray with the pastry dough biscuits, arranging them evenly.

10

Pour the combined mixture over the arranged biscuits in the tray.

11

Bake in the oven for 1 hour at a suitable temperature until set.

12

Let cool for 1 hour in the fridge before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

mixing bowlsaucepan18 cm diameter tray

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Elephant Ear CakePalmiers Cake
Local Name: Palmier

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