Le Gâteau Nantais is a Nantes specialty born in the 18th century. At the time of the triangular trade, Nantes sailors from the Antilles brought back from their voyage wonderful goods: rum, cane sugar, vanilla, ... and all these flavors that characterize this cake.
Gâteau Nantais can be kept for 3 weeks at room temperature.
The creation of the Gâteau Nantais
These new ingredients inspired a fouacier from Nantes who imagined a cake for long-distance sailors. The Gateau nantais was born, and sailors enhanced their long voyages with this little treat that benefited from exceptional preservation!
In the 20th century, it was “LU” who brought the Nantes cake up to date and it is their recipe that we apply to the letter in a completely artisanal way.
The recipe for the Gâteau Nantais
Discover the real recipe for the Gâteau Nantais ! It is an almond financier with a hint of bourbon vanilla and amber rum; covered with a delicate lime and white rum glaze. Our taste buds are captivated by the perfect balance of the almond sponge cake and the aromatic power of the rum without the aggressiveness of the alcohol.
Preserving Gâteau Nantais : Ideal for travel!
Le Gâteau Nantais defies centuries and kilometers thanks to its extraordinary natural conservation; it is truly at the origin of the name of travel cake !
