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Gâteau de Sirop

By Anna Beth and Vince Chao

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Gâteau de SiropBrian Finke

This simple "syrup cake" is a Cajun classic. The dessert's name comes from the cane syrup that gives the cake its texture and flavor. If at all possible, use Steen's syrup.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 hour 15 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 12 servings

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 3/4 cups 100% pure cane syrup (such as Steen's)
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups chilled heavy whipping cream
Additional 100% pure cane syrup
Powdered sugar (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour 13 x 9 x 2-inch metal baking pan. Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon salt into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until smooth. Add sugar and beat until blended. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time. Beat in 1 3/4 cups syrup, then evaporated milk and sour cream (batter may look curdled). Add dry ingredients and beat on lowest speed until blended. Transfer cake batter to prepared pan.

    Step 2

    Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Cool cake in pan on rack. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover pan tightly with foil and store cake at room temperature.

    Step 3

    Beat cream in medium bowl until peaks form. Cut cake into squares. Place on plates. Spoon whipped cream alongside; drizzle with additional syrup. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired

TagsCakeDessertCajun & CreoleSouthernAmericanNut FreeEasyBakingElectric MixerBon Appétit

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