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Gâteau aux Noix (French Walnut Cake)
A moist, intensely nutty French walnut cake with a delicate crust and a soft, tender crumb. Perfect for breakfast, tea time, or as a birthday treat. Decorated simply with whole walnut halves, this cake is rich, aromatic, and easy to love.
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Critical Success Points
- • Cracking and shelling the walnuts without leaving shell fragments.
- • Grinding walnuts and sugar without over-processing into a paste.
- • Incorporating egg whites smoothly (not whipping).
- • Melted butter should not be too hot when added.
- • Properly greasing and flouring the cake pan.
- • Baking just until done—do not overbake.
Safety Warnings
- • Take care when cracking walnuts to avoid injury.
- • Ensure no shell fragments remain in the nuts.
- • Handle hot melted butter and cake pan with care.
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