Gateau Nantais

Submitted by blanks

"I learned this recipe on an exchange I took to France last year, a specialty of the city of Nantes which in days long ago was a port where things such as rum, almonds, and slaves were traded. The icing was a bit strong for me at first, but I took a liking to it. It was a hit with everyone who tried it when I got back. The French really know how to cook from scratch!"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 6-8 slices
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 100 g sugar
• 100 g butter
• 200 g almond powder
• 200 g flour
• 4 eggs
• 4 tablespoons rum

• Icing

• 2 tablespoons rum
• confectioners' sugar (icing)

directions

1. For the icing mix icing sugar with the 2 tbsp of rum until it reaches a consistency and taste that you are happy with
2. let butter soften and combine the ingredients.
3. Bake at 350-375 degrees (Fahrenheit) or 200 celcius for 40 minutes.
4. Let cool and ice, serves six or more people.