This is the easiest cake I’ve made so far from Rose’s recipes. It is amazing how fast and easy it is to put together.

This is really really good. I loved Gateau Basque and was curious about the taste in comparison. The pastry side is similar, but Gateau Basque has pastry cream/cherry filling, whereas Gateau Breton is plain. I think I got a little too rum happy and put too much rum ^_^ (1 1/2 Tbps instead of 1 Tbps). It affected the flavor a bit, I can taste the rum. I suppose unlike with Grand Marnier - where I usually find it’s good to add a little more than required, it’s not good to put too much rum. It is still excellent though and hubby said that he’ll enjoy every bite of it .

I think I would like the taste of rum!   It looks beautiful!

So beautiful!  I love the gateau breton, also!!!!  It’s a seriously fabulous cake.  I didn’t put any booze in mine, and it was still amazing.

Oh, Jenn, you make my mouth water. It’s one of my favorites out of the Heavenly Cakes.

Looks delicious!  I’ve been thinking about making the Gateau Breton, but the sound of the Gateau Basque with pastry cream or cherries inside….even better!

Beautiful cake Jenn. This will be the next one to try on my list.

BakerDJ - I thought I would like the extra rum also but it stood out too much in cake flavor, and not in a good way.

Anne - I had no idea it would be this amazing . I’m glad I made it.

Silke - this was the 1st time we ate cake for breakfast. It was so good!

Loopy - there’s a recipe for Gateau Basque in the Pie & Pastry Bible (just found this out also as Rose mentioned it in the Gateau Breton recipe). I can’t wait to make Gateau Basque.

Darm - make it soon!

Lovely Breton, Jenn!

The Basque reads like it’s complicated to execute, but I found it went together without any trouble.  Here’s mine: http://www.realbakingwithrose.com/index_ee.php/forums/viewthread/1565/

Thanks Julie!

The Basque recipe - the part about flipping the pan over one another sounds complicated, but you made it sounded like it’s so easy. I should re-read the recipe again.

We have Crofters here at Vitamin Cottage, yay! I’ll have to get that one based on your recommendation.

Yes, the crofter’s was good, I tried a few of thier flavors but like the cherry the best.  This time of year you could just use fresh cherries. 

Good point Julie! All the more reason to make Gateau Basque soon .

Simple yet so lovely!