King’s Cake: Bakery-Style Delight
The King’s Cake, a favorite during the Epiphany celebration, impresses with its perfectly golden, flaky pastry and rich filling. This recipe brings the professional bakery taste and texture right into your home, making it perfect for family festivities.
Ingredients
For 8 servings:
- 2 rolls of puff pastry
- 3 eggs
- 125 g of almond powder
- 125 g of granulated sugar
- 125 g of soft butter
- 2 drops of bitter almond extract
- 2 tablespoons of orange blossom water or kirsch
For Decoration
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon of milk
- 1 charm (fève)
Preparation
Total Time
40 minutes
Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
25 minutes
- Use a fork to cream the butter until smooth. Mix in the almond powder and sugar. Add the slightly beaten eggs, bitter almond extract, and orange blossom water (or kirsch). Whisk thoroughly. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Combine an egg yolk with milk. Place the first sheet of puff pastry on a baking tray. Brush the edges (about an inch wide) with the egg yolk. Spread the almond cream over the pastry sheet, leaving the edges clear.
- Place a charm into the filling, pressing it down lightly. Cover with the second sheet of puff pastry. Seal the edges firmly together. Lightly prick the top pastry with a fork to prevent excessive puffing during baking. Use a knife to create designs on the top. Brush the pastry with the egg and milk mixture, going over it twice with the brush.
To Finish
Chill the assembled cake in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Then bake at 400°F for about 25 minutes.
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