The August 2008 Daring Bakers Challenge is brought to us by Chris of Mele Cotte

Filbert Gateau with Praline Buttercream

I have had Great Cakes by Carol Walter for a long, long time. Its one of those cookbooks I am a bit fearful of. Honestly. The cakes are so lovely and elegant, I am not worthy. Heee!! When the opportunity to host the DB challenge came along, I knew exactly where I would head to choose a recipe. This Filbert Gateau with Praline Buttercream is one cake that I have looked at with a raised eye brown because it looked perfect. Just look at the picture! So, I am excited to see what everyone comes up with for this month.

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