LaVarenne » Walnut and Caramel Cake (Gâteau Périgourdin)

LaVarenne » Walnut and Caramel Cake (Gâteau Périgourdin)

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Discover the rich flavors of LaVarenne's Walnut and Caramel Cake, a Périgourdin delicacy that improves with age yet needs fresh caramel topping for serving. Perfect for special occasions!

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Ingredients

  • 2 slices day old white bread
  • 1 cup/150 grams/5 1/2 ounces walnut pieces
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons/140 grams/5 ounces butter, more for the pan
  • 2/3 cup/140 grams/5 ounces sugar
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/3 cup/75 grams/2 1/2 ounces sugar
  • 1/4 cup/60 milliliters/2 fluid ounces water
  • 8 walnut halves

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