Paris-Brest Cake and its Relation to Bicycle Racing

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The Paris-Brest Cake - Learn All About It!!

Today we're going to tell you how the Paris-Brest cake, that giant of French pastry, was created.

Although it was originally made in the shape of a laurel wreath, this format no longer reflects its history.

In 1910, in honor of a bicycle race between Paris-Brest-Paris, Louis Durand, pastry chef at Maison Laffitte, created the famous cake, inspired by a bicycle wheel.

Despite being French, the Paris Brest cake has become international and maintains the same success as its original.

This true delight is composed of Pâte-à-Choux with Praline Cream (Chocolate with Hazelnut).

Suggestion

Would you also like a drink suggestion?
Then try an espresso to enhance the flavors of chocolate and hazelnuts;
Here is our suggestion:

- If you're with your 'soulmate', pair it with a chilled flute of champagne;
  because this cake is comforting, and that's what summer calls for.
- Or, if you prefer something less alcoholic, we suggest one of the iced teas from our
  magnificent selection personalized.

And why not a fresh juice of the day?!

“Et bon appétit”

Certainly, the perfect pairing will make your experience even more memorable.

Whether it's for a birthday party, a romantic date, or even a simple afternoon snack, the Paris-Brest cake is always an excellent choice.

"GATO" PRAYER

A short prayer from Leila Gato (thank you, dear customer), which, like her, we share with you all.

Repeat with "Gato":
"Our Paris Brest, who art in the Dacquoise window, hallowed be thy name."
Thy plate come, thy will be done, in the dining room as it is at the counter.
Give us this day our daily cake.
And forgive us our caloric excesses, as we forgive those who do not like to eat.
And lead us not into abstemiousness, but deliver us from weight gain.

// Amen //

Leila Gato

Customer