Basque cake is a traditional dessert in the Basque region on the border of France and Spain. It originated in the 17th century and was originally made to celebrate the September festival Gateau Basque.

Basque cake is named after the region and is a traditional snack in the Basque region on the border of France and Spain. It is characterized by crispy outside and tender inside. It is based on a small cookie-like dessert made with paprika and lard. Popular with travelers in the 18th century, as the seasons changed, the filling would change from figs to cherry jam.

The Basque Autonomous Region, or the Basque Country, is located in northeastern Spain, bordering the Bay of Biscay to the north and adjacent to France across the Pyrenees Mountains to the northeast. The Basque Country consists of the three provinces of álava, Kipuzcoa and Vizcaya, with Victoria as its capital. Including the Basque Country and Navarre in Spain, and the Northern Basque Country in France. This area is inhabited by the Basque people, and the Basque language is spoken.