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One beloved French cake is so easy that it is often the first recipe children are taught. And the main ingredient’s container is as crucial as the ingredient itself. Gâteau au yaourt, or yogurt cake, ...

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One beloved French cake is so easy that it is often the first recipe children are taught. And the main ingredient's container is as crucial as the ingredient itself. Gâteau au yaourt, or yogurt cake, ...