Creuse cake
This traditional dessert from the Creuse and Limousin region is a hazelnut cake that is easy to make.
The Creuse cake is a traditional dessert from the Creuse and Limousin regions, made with hazelnuts. Its soft texture and rich hazelnut flavor make it a delicious treat.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time15 min
- Cook time40 min
- Total55 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Calories351 kcal/serving
- Cooking methodfour
- Estimated cost$4.43 $0.55 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $0.22
- $0.13
- $1.76
- $0.92
- $1.40
Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Grate the hazelnuts using a julienne grater. ≈ 8 min
- Combine the chopped hazelnuts with the sugar. ≈ 4 min
- For easy release, grease the pan and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of flour. ≈ 4 min
- Add the beaten egg whites, flour, and melted butter. ≈ 3 min
- Bake for 40 minutes at medium heat (thermostat 5-6).
The bill
Creuse cake
- 200 grams of sugar$0.22
- 100 g of flour$0.13
- 100 g of hazelnuts$1.76
- 100 g of butter$0.92
- 4 eggs$1.40
Total$4.43
that's $0.55 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 351 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 20.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 34.9 g |
| Sugars | 25.8 g |
| Fiber | 1.9 g |
| Protein | 6.3 g |
| Salt | 0.09 g |
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