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How to Make Gâteau Grenoblois
While the Gâteau Grenoblois may seem like a complex dessert, it is actually quite simple to make. Here is a step-by-step recipe that you can follow:
Ingredients:
- 250 grams of walnuts
- 5 eggs
- 180 grams of sugar
- 100 grams of cornstarch
- 1 pinch of salt
- 5 cl of strong coffee
For the glaze:
- 2 or 3 tablespoons of strong coffee or coffee extract
- 170 grams of icing sugar
- A few walnuts for decoration
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Grind the walnuts finely in a food processor.
- In a large bowl, cream together the sugar, vanilla sugar, egg yolks, and water until light and fluffy.
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In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form. Gradually add the sugar and continue whipping until the meringue
is glossy.
- Gently fold the ground walnuts into the egg yolk mixture.
- Carefully fold the meringue into the walnut mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased and parchment-lined 20 or 25 cm (8 or 10 inch) round cake pan.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before removing it.
- To make the glaze, combine the coffee or coffee extract with the icing sugar until smooth.
- Pour the glaze over the cake and decorate with walnuts.
Enjoy Your Gâteau Grenoblois!
Once your Gâteau Grenoblois is ready, slice it and serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of coffee ice cream. This decadent dessert is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
We wish you all a joyous holiday season and many happy memories around the table!