Floral gâteau St Honoré

It would be remiss in a book of baking not to pay hommage to Saint Honoré, the patron saint of, amongst others, pastry cooks, so here is a version of ‘his’ traditional cake. Often made with praline or coffee cream, a rose-scented version makes a wonderful centrepiece for a special occasion, as it is somewhat laborious, although not difficult, to make. A pastry base, choux pastry surround, pastry cream filling and whipped cream topping, with a