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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Emon Miya
[email protected]This cake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Lasantha Janaka
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cream cheese, so I made a different filling for this cake. It turned out great!
X3 Chaudhari
[email protected]This cake was a little time-consuming to make, but it was definitely worth the wait. It's one of the best cakes I've ever had.
Kim Matthew
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was easy enough for me to follow. I'm really proud of how my cake turned out!
Patrick Kibwota
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion! I've made it for birthdays, parties, and even just as a special treat for myself.
Ninja Ban
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. I was able to customize it to my own taste by adding different spices and fruits.
Stephen Anderson
[email protected]This cake was a breeze to make and it turned out so well! I was really impressed with how easy it was to follow the instructions.
Joan Hill
[email protected]I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The cake turned out beautifully and tasted amazing.
Prasant Limbu
[email protected]The cake was a little dry, but the cream cheese filling was delicious. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Tanya Lopez
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for me, but my friends seemed to enjoy it. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time I make it.
ibrahim guchu
[email protected]I made this cake for my French class potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments on it. I'm definitely going to make it again for my next party.
FF FUNYY
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cream cheese, but I thought the filling in this cake was amazing! It was light and fluffy, and it paired perfectly with the sweet cake. 10/10 would recommend.
Rai Mj
[email protected]This cake was a big hit at my Mardi Gras party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation. I'll definitely be making it again next year.
MD Hakim
[email protected]Delicious!
Daneil Voice
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out perfectly! It was so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese filling was divine. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves French pastries.
Fizza Akash haider
[email protected]This cake was a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but it was definitely worth the effort! The end result was a stunning and delicious cake that was the star of the show at my party. I received so many compliments on it.
Atuhaire Catherine
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of this cake! It's not too sweet and the cream cheese filling is the perfect complement. I also appreciate that it's not too difficult to make. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular baking rotation.
Sheraz Chaudhary
[email protected]The cake was easy to make and the instructions were clear. I was able to find all the ingredients easily at my local grocery store. The cake turned out beautifully and it tasted even better than it looked! I will definitely be making this again.
Shelly Swann
[email protected]This French King Cake was a delight to make and turned out absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness and a touch of spice. The cream cheese filling was smooth and creamy, and the cake itself was fluffy and moi