Cyril Lignac, the popular French chef known for his culinary flair, brought the festive cheer to homes across the nation with his recent episode of "Tous en Cuisine" on December 28, 2024. The beloved chef showcased his delectable recipe for gingerbread star cake, inviting viewers to relish the flavors of the holiday season.
The episode, aired on M6, is part of Lignac's efforts to inspire festive cooking. "Le gâteau étoile au pain d’épices de Cyril Lignac est une invitation à la magie des fêtes," as highlighted by Puremédias, emphasizing the dish's allure amid the cheer of Christmas and New Year celebrations.
For those eager to recreate this starry delight, Lignac provided a comprehensive list of ingredients and utensils necessary for making the cake. The recipe calls for the following items:
- 1 roll of shortcrust pastry
- 200 g of flour
- 10 g of baking soda
- 50 cl of gingerbread syrup, made from boiling 20 cl of water with 90 g of sugar and 200 g of honey, and adding 10 g of orange zest, 1 vanilla bean, and 3 g of gingerbread spices
- 140 g of butter, plus some for greasing the mold
- For brushing: 1 egg yolk + 1 egg + 1 tablespoon of water
- 25 g of crushed hazelnuts
Utensils needed include cooking pots, mixing bowls, and various molds shaped as stars to create the cake's festive appeal.
The preparation process is straightforward and can be accomplished within 35 minutes, making it accessible for cooks of all levels. To begin, preheat the oven to 180 °C. Using the shortcrust pastry, cut out star shapes and refrigerate them for later use. Next, mix the flour and baking soda well, and gradually incorporate the gingerbread syrup, melted butter, and crushed hazelnuts to form the cake batter.
The cake batter is then poured onto a greased round mold and baked for 15 minutes. Once cooked, the delightful aroma fills the kitchen. The cake is removed from the oven and adorned with the previously prepared star shapes, brushed with the egg mixture for glazing before returning to the oven for another 10 minutes.
Once the baking is complete, the cake is allowed to cool before being carefully removed from the mold. The result is not just visually stunning but promises to offer the warm, comforting flavors associated with gingerbread, making it the perfect centerpiece for any holiday gathering.
Viewers of "Tous en Cuisine" can catch episodes from Monday to Saturday at 6:35 PM on M6, along with free replays on M6+. Lignac's holiday specials have become increasingly popular, capturing the hearts of cooking enthusiasts as they attempt to recreate his festive masterpieces at home.
With this gingerbread star cake, Cyril Lignac continues to merge culinary artistry with the warmth of family gatherings, encouraging everyone to gather around the table for these joyous occasions. The invitation extends beyond just cooking; it's about celebrating the spirit of togetherness during the holiday season, one delicious recipe at a time.
