Best 2 Twelfth Night Cake Recipes

Twelfth Night cake is a traditional cake baked in many English-speaking countries to celebrate the Twelfth Night, the Epiphany, which is the day when the three wise men visited baby Jesus. It is usually a rich fruitcake, similar to a Christmas cake, and it is often decorated with marzipan and icing. The cake is often studded with dried fruits, nuts, and spices, and it is usually served with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream. The Twelfth Night cake is a festive and delicious way to celebrate the Epiphany.

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TWELFTH NIGHT CAKE OR KING CAKE(GALETTE DES ROIS)

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This is French and Western Swiss recipe served on Epiphany (January 6th) and is traditionally topped with a gold crown. The one who finds the hidden charm (or bean) in their slice gets to wear the crown!. The twelfth Night cake was born from a disagreement which matched bakers against pastry cooks in the 15th century. Each of them wanted to obtain the monopoly of the manufacture of the symbolic cake. Pastry-cooks are won. But Ce furent les pâtissiers qui l'emportèrent auprès du roi François 1er. But bakers could do something. Bakers played on the words : they invented the twelfth Night cake, which they offered to their customers the Epiphany's day. Each twelfth Night cake hides a charm. Who find the charm in his portion should offer the same twelfth Night cake (which he must pay) to other present persons. (History from http://www.prime.fr/en/history-epiphany-charms.php)

Provided by Artandkitchen

Categories Pie

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

250 -350 g frozen puff pastry, thawed (two blocks)
150 ml milk
1/2 tablespoon vanilla
1 tablespoon cornstarch
50 g butter
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
100 g granulated sugar
150 g blanched almonds (ground)
1 tablespoon rum
1 lemon (grated lemon zest of)
1 egg, lightly beaten (for the glaze)

Steps:

On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 block of puff pastry to form a 10-inch square. Using a sharp knife, cut out a 10-inch round, using a dinner plate as a guide.
Repeat this step with the second block of puff pastry.
To make the filling, combine milk, butter, sugar, vanilla and cornstarch. Add the three lightly beaten eggs and mix until well blended.
Cook in a pot at low heat stirring continually until it thickens or prepare this in the microwave stopping from time to time to stir it (I prefer to prepare this in the microwave).
Now take from the heat away, add grated lemon zest, rum and ground almonds.
Stir all together well.
To assemble, place the undecorated round of pastry on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
Spread almond filling over the circle, leaving a 1-inch border. Using a pastry brush, glaze the border with lightly beaten egg.
Place a trinket or dried bean in the filling.
Place the second round of pastry over the filling, pressing the edges to seal.
Using a sharp paring knife, decorate one round with "s" cuts, like swirly spokes going from the centre to the edge of the round or make some cuts "v" shaped cuts with scissors.
Glaze the top with lightly beaten egg.
Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Remove and bake for 30 minutes, or until the pastry has puffed up and is golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Decorate with the gold paper crown.
Note: if it is your first time observing this tradition, don't forget to warn everyone about the hidden charm or bean!

TWELFTH NIGHT CAKE

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Make and share this Twelfth Night Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jkoch960

Categories Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 lb puff pastry
4 1/2 ounces almonds, ground finely
3 1/2 ounces sugar
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
2 ounces butter (unsalted)
3 ounces milk
2 tablespoons rum
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 pinch vanilla bean seeds

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F.
To prepare the cream, beat the 2 eggs with the sugar; add the cornstarch mixed with the milk and incorporate it. Simmer this mixture while whisking for a few minutes; it will thicken. Once thickened, turn the heat off and add the butter in small cubes, then the almonds and vanilla powder, and then the rum. Mix well.
Mix the egg yolk with 1 Tbs. milk.
Place one disk of the puff pastry on a buttered oven sheet; evenly spread the cream on it up to 1/2 inch of the edge; spread the border with a little of the yolk/milk mixture. Cover with the second disk of puff pastry and press the edges to close it up. Decorate with a knife to make designs on the pastry, if desired. Brush the top with the yolk/milk mixture.
Bake for 40-45 minutes. Serve warm.

Tips:

Choose the right cake base: A traditional Twelfth Night cake is a light and fluffy sponge cake, but you can also use a denser pound cake or a moist chocolate cake. Just make sure that the cake is sturdy enough to hold up to the decorations.
Make the marzipan ahead of time: Marzipan can be made up to a week in advance and stored in the refrigerator. This will save you time on the day of the party.
Use a variety of decorations: The more colorful and festive the decorations, the better. You can use anything from sprinkles and candies to fresh fruits and flowers.
Don't be afraid to get creative: There are no rules when it comes to decorating a Twelfth Night cake. So have fun and let your imagination run wild.

Conclusion:

A Twelfth Night cake is a delicious and festive way to celebrate the holiday. With a little planning and effort, you can create a cake that is sure to impress your friends and family. So get creative and have fun!