Thanks, Susan. I’m a vegan, so I’m only reading these recipes and enjoying them vicariously ! I love the idea of toasted buckwheat as a topping. And as a frequent visitor to Paris (which has gotten a lot more vegan friendly) I’ll look for the spice mix and also —one of my favorites, piment d’espellete
I love apple cake in all forms and this looks extra great with the buttery toasted buckwheat topping! Why 5 yolks? I might try it with two whole eggs instead of 5 yolks, so I don’t have 5 leftover whites, unless you already have and it would be a disaster.
I’m a fan of buckwheat, and that cake looks wonderful! You can find already-toasted buckwheat groats in the tea section of Japanese grocers, where it’s called soba cha.
Hi! Can this be made ahead of time?
Yes, it keeps very well in the refrigerator if not eating within two days. Just bring it back to room temp before serving.
Great, thanks so much! Looking forward to trying it.
I made it this weekend and it’s divine. Thank you!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Susan! I took advantage of your offer and am now a member of your Substack. Everything looks fantastic!
Thanks for subscribing, Mel!
hello! i tried the 25% off link and it didn’t work! Am i too late???
No, you're not too late. What does it say? Try again maybe. It might say $50 per year but it won't charge that amount.
I can’t wait to make this. I order buckwheat flour from French Wink in NYC.
let me know how you like it!
Thanks, Susan. I’m a vegan, so I’m only reading these recipes and enjoying them vicariously ! I love the idea of toasted buckwheat as a topping. And as a frequent visitor to Paris (which has gotten a lot more vegan friendly) I’ll look for the spice mix and also —one of my favorites, piment d’espellete
Thanks for sharing this recipe, Susan! The combination of buckwheat and apple sounds divine, and I love the look of the groats on the top.
Thanks Nichole! Let me know if you make it!
I love apple cake in all forms and this looks extra great with the buttery toasted buckwheat topping! Why 5 yolks? I might try it with two whole eggs instead of 5 yolks, so I don’t have 5 leftover whites, unless you already have and it would be a disaster.
Gateau Breton is traditionally made with yolks for richness but I'm sure it would still work with 2 or 3 eggs. Let me know!
Love buckwheat anything really so will give this a go when apples arrive in late summer and autumn in Melbourne. Thank you
Love the recipe. I’ll leave it at that.
Thanks Karen. It's very good so I hope you're it!
I meant "I hope you try it"!
I’m a fan of buckwheat, and that cake looks wonderful! You can find already-toasted buckwheat groats in the tea section of Japanese grocers, where it’s called soba cha.
Thanks Catherine- it's important to use pre-toasted groats or to do it yourself. It's helpful to know what to look for!
Looks like a beautiful, delicious cake!