Gache Vendee Brioche Loaf The origins of the Gache Brioche Loaf date back to the Middle Ages. It was customary for families to bake this type of cake for special celebrations. In the 19th century the peasant recipe underwent some changes and the bakers started to adapt and improve on the original flour, eggs, butter, sugar and crème fraiche recipe. In the Vendee region of France the Gache brioche loaf is still made in bakeries and remains a high sought after regional product.