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Brittany's Indulgent Butter Cake: A Rich Delight!

1/23/2026

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A Breton butter cake from Brittany features a rich, buttery texture with salted butter and flaky salt.
The recipe mixes butter, sugar, orange zest, and vanilla.
It layers the dough with marmalade.
After baking at 180C for 45 minutes, the cake is cooled, scored with a fork, and served with strong coffee.
This indulgent dessert serves 10–12 people and highlights Brittany's luxurious flavors.

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Story summary

A Breton butter cake from Brittany features a rich, buttery texture with salted butter and flaky salt.
The recipe mixes butter, sugar, orange zest, and vanilla.
It layers the dough with marmalade.
After baking at 180C for 45 minutes, the cake is cooled, scored with a fork, and served with strong coffee.
This indulgent dessert serves 10–12 people and highlights Brittany's luxurious flavors.