KING'S CAKE
Provided by Pierre Hermé
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Make the dough. Sift the flour with the sugar, sea salt, lemon zest, and yeast into the bowl of a food processor. Process on low speed, then add the eggs. Continue processing just until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Add the orange-flower water and rum and continue processing just until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Dice the candied orange peel, chop the butter into pieces, and add them both to the dough mixture. Process again just until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Place the dough in a large bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Set aside to rise for 2 hours at room temperature.
- Punch down the dough then place in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Remove the dough from the refrigerator and punch it down again. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, roll out the dough into a square, and place it on the lined baking sheet. Bring the corners of the dough to the center and insert the bean. Turn the dough over and shape it into a ball. Press your thumb in the center to make a depression and push the dough out around it to form a ring or crown. Cover it with a damp cloth and set aside to rise until doubled in volume, at least 2 hours in a warm room (77°F to 82°F [25 to 28°C]).
- Preheat the oven to 360°F (180°C).
- Prepare the glaze. In a bowl, combine the egg yolks, whole eggs, sugar, and salt. Brush the crown with the glaze. Dip a pair of scissors in water, and make cuts in the top of the cake, so it resembles the points of a crown. Place it in the oven and bake 20 to 25 minutes.
- Warm the apricot preserve or jelly, then strain it. Remove the cake from the oven and transfer it to a wire rack, then brush with the jam. Sprinkle with the pearl sugar and decorate with strips of the candied melon, candied orange, and coarsely chopped almonds.
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Bagonza Dennis
[email protected]This King Cake was easy to make and turned out great! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese filling was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Sherali Mahar
[email protected]This King Cake was delicious! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the cream cheese filling was smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Masilo Moreboli
[email protected]This King Cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese filling was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Awan Studio
[email protected]This King Cake was perfect! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the cream cheese filling was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Reatlegile Mothudi
[email protected]This King Cake was a bit dry, but the cream cheese filling was delicious. I would recommend using a different cake recipe next time.
Oluchi Upster
[email protected]This King Cake was easy to make and turned out great! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese filling was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Evans Roshez
[email protected]This King Cake was delicious! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the cream cheese filling was smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Zelalem Agegnehu
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of King Cake, but this recipe was pretty good. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese filling was creamy and not too sweet. I would definitely recommend this recipe to someone who is looking for a good King Cake reci
Keziah Korsah
[email protected]This King Cake was a great way to celebrate Mardi Gras! The cake was delicious and the cream cheese filling was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Ruth Nwanga
[email protected]This King Cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still a good cake. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the cream cheese filling was smooth and creamy. I would recommend this recipe to someone who enjoys sweet desserts.
Raula Geno
[email protected]I made this King Cake for my family and they loved it! The cake was light and airy, and the cream cheese filling was smooth and creamy. It was the perfect dessert for a Mardi Gras celebration.
TOP Shutter
[email protected]This King Cake was a delicious and festive treat. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the cream cheese filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Roke
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! It was moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Elizabeth Zentz
[email protected]This King Cake was a disappointment. The cake was dry and crumbly, and the cream cheese filling was bland. I won't be making this recipe again.
Lilis Sumarni
[email protected]I've tried many King Cake recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's easy to make and always turns out perfect.
Portia Molatedi
[email protected]This King Cake is so good! The cake is fluffy and moist, and the cream cheese filling is rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Agnes Raesetja
[email protected]I made this King Cake for a work potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese filling was the perfect amount of sweetness.
huma masood
[email protected]This was my first time making a King Cake and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was easy to do. The cake was light and fluffy, and the filling was creamy and delicious.
Stephanie Morgan
[email protected]I've made this King Cake recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese filling is divine.
Sajjad Azhar
[email protected]This King Cake was a hit at my Mardi Gras party! It was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The cream cheese filling was delicious and the glaze gave it the perfect finishing touch.