Far breton (French custard cake)

Far Breton is a beloved pudding from Brittany, made of boozy prunes set in a rich custard. Oliver and Tom of the Exploding Bakery show you how to make it.

Oliver and Tom says: “The simple way this cake is put together makes it appear almost effortlessly chic. The simplicity seems to resonate with the serene countryside of Brittany. It’s similar to a clafoutis but more boozy; if you’re that way inclined you could use calvados or the lesser-known lambig (cider brandy from Brittany) in keeping with the French theme.”

Oliver Coysh and Tom Oxford started the Exploding Bakery in Exeter back in 2011, fuelled by their love of cake. If you’re not lucky enough to live in the Devon city and visit their café, you can order traybakes, letterbox brownies and more for delivery at explodingbakery.com. Their cakes are also available in London’s Fortnum & Mason, as well as cafés, delis and farmshops across the UK. See what they get up to on Instagram @explodingcafe

Recipe taken from Bake It Easy by Oliver Coysh and Tom Oxford (Quadrille £16.99) and tested by delicious.