FRENCH KING CAKE
This is a cake celebrating the Epiphany and traditionally sold and consumed a few days before and after this date. In modern France, the cakes can be found in most bakeries during the month of January. The cake consists of flaky puff pastry layers with a dense center of frangipane.
Provided by Pie Queen
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Frangipane - Cream the butter and sugar together.
- Mix in the almond flour.
- Add the eggs one at a time, to gradually incorporate them.
- Fold the flour into the mixture.
- Assemble - Place 1 sheet of pastry into a 9" tart pan.
- Spread the frangipane mixture over the top.
- Place the remaining pastry on top.
- Trim the edges and seal. Make a couple of vents in the top.
- Bake at 350F for 30 minutes until the pastry is golden.
- Allow to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.2, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 55.6, Sodium 168.2, Carbohydrate 31.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 11.5, Protein 4.4
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Kitts Lawrence
[email protected]I love the flavor of this cake. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
sajal sarker
[email protected]This cake is beautiful and delicious. It's the perfect centerpiece for any party.
Rasel Hosain
[email protected]I'm not a fan of King Cake, but this one was actually pretty good. The almond filling was delicious.
Justin Zolciak
[email protected]This cake was a little dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Shabana Rasooli
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect Mardi Gras dessert.
Md Alex
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious and impressive.
azizullah Kakar
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of almond filling, but this cake was still really good. The cream cheese glaze was the perfect touch.
IrshadMayo IrshadMayo
[email protected]This cake is so rich and decadent. It's the perfect treat for a special occasion.
Huzaifa lavars
[email protected]I love this cake! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Megan Hopkins
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.
slimp the simp
[email protected]I had trouble getting the cake to rise properly. It was still tasty, but it didn't look as impressive as I hoped.
Minnie Sims
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Dedan Peter
[email protected]I've been looking for a good King Cake recipe and this one is perfect. It's easy to make and it tastes amazing.
Fahmida Nila
[email protected]This cake is beautiful and delicious. It was a big hit at my party.
Zaid Ahamad
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it. It was so moist and flavorful. The glaze was the perfect addition.
Sameer Sam
[email protected]This is the best King Cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the cream cheese glaze, it's the perfect finishing touch.
Shawwaal Adams
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The almond filling is the perfect balance of sweet and nutty and makes the cake extra special.
Abdullah shiekh Abdullah shiekh
[email protected]This French King Cake was a hit at my Mardi Gras party! It was so delicious and festive. I loved the almond filling and the cream cheese glaze. It was easy to make and looked impressive.