Gâteau Breton

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option, while margarine is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness, while brown sugar can be more economical.

egg yolks

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: whole eggs

Flaxseed meal serves as a vegan alternative, while whole eggs can reduce costs.

almond extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: imitation almond extract

Vanilla extract is more common, and imitation versions are often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to the appropriate temperature for baking.

In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

In a separate bowl, combine the flour and chemical yeast.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Stir in the amber rum and cream until the batter is smooth.

Pour the batter into a greased 16 cm diameter mold.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Cooking Techniques

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