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Ah, the Creusois cake, a delightful treat that hails from the picturesque region of Creuse in France, where the hills meet the clouds and the air is thick with the scent of hazelnuts! With a recipe as simple as a love letter, this cake is a fluffy ode to the nutty goodness of hazelnuts, bathed in a buttery embrace. Legend has it that this cake was originally crafted by local bakers to celebrate the harvest, making it a sweet symbol of gratitude. Each bite is like a gentle hug from a French countryside, reminding you that sometimes, the simplest ingredients create the most enchanting flavors. So whip up this cake and let it transport you to a quaint French bakery, where every slice is a taste of history and a sprinkle of magic!
Ingredients
- 300 g Onion
- 50 g Butter
- 4 Eggs
- 150 g Flour
- 100 g Milk
- 50 g Grated gruyère
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Baking powder
- 1 Pinch(es) Salt
- 1 Pinch(es) Pepper
Steps
Onion Mixture
- Add 300 g of onion in the food processor bowl.
- Mix chop: 5sec / 0°C / Speed 5.
- Add 50 g of butter in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 5:00min / 120°C / Speed 1.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a bowl.
- Setaside the preparation content.
Cake Batter
- Wash the food processor bowl.
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Grease and flour a cake pan.
- Add 4 eggs, 150 g of flour, 100 g of milk, 50 g of grated gruyère, 1 teaspoon(s) of baking powder, 1 pinch(es) of salt, 1 pinch(es) of pepper in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Transfer the content of the bowl in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 10sec / 0°C / Speed 3.
Baking
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a cake mold.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
- Serve Warm.



