ROSCA DE REYES - THREE KINGS CAKE

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The Day of Kings (el Dia de Tres Reyes), or Epiphany, is celebrated on January 6 to commemorate the day the magi arrived bearing gifts for the infant Jesus. The Day of the Kings is observed by Latin cultures with the making and eating of a rosca de reyes, a sweet bread on the order of Louisiana's King cake, with a hidden tiny plastic baby (or a dried bean), representing the baby Jesus, inside. If you get the slice with the "baby", you will have good luck all year. Traditionally served with delicious Mexican hot chocolate. From the El Charro Cafe in Tucson, Arizona.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 ounces butter (if using margarine, NOT tub or spread product) or 16 ounces margarine (if using margarine, NOT tub or spread product)
1 lb powdered sugar
6 eggs
4 cups cake flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts or 1 cup pecans
2 cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground aniseed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 dried beans (or plastic baby)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In large mixing bowl, cream together butter or margarine and powdered sugar.
  • Add eggs and beat again, until light and fluffy.
  • Combine dry ingredients, expect chopped nuts.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients and vanilla to creamed mixture.
  • Sprinkle nuts on bottom of lightly greased 9x5x4-inch loaf pan.
  • Pour batter into pan.
  • Bake at 350°F for 55 minutes, or until pick comes out clean and cake springs back to the touch.
  • Cool 10 minutes; turn cake onto wire rack to cool.
  • Insert dry bean or"baby" from the underside of the cake when cool.
  • During the last minutes cake is cooking, melt brown sugar in heavy saucepan over low heat.
  • Remove from heat and add ground anise and vanilla extract.
  • Pour warm syrup over freshly baked, cooled cake.

Tasawur Abbas998
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This rosca de reyes is absolutely amazing! I can't believe how easy it was to make. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Mohammed Mustapha
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I'm so glad I found this rosca de reyes recipe. It's the best one I've ever tried. The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the filling is to die for.


Inno Ikolu
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This rosca de reyes is the perfect way to celebrate Three Kings Day. It's a delicious and festive cake that everyone will enjoy.


Ripa Rahman
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I made this rosca de reyes for my family's Christmas dinner, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I've already been asked to make it again next year.


Banuja Supun
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This rosca de reyes is a work of art! It's so beautiful and delicious, I almost didn't want to eat it.


Zach Gluvna
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I've tried many rosca de reyes recipes, but this one is by far the best. The dough is so easy to work with, and the filling is simply divine.


Eze Caleb
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This rosca de reyes is the perfect combination of sweet and savory. The bread is soft and fluffy, and the filling is rich and decadent.


Kinya Hellige
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I'm not much of a baker, but I was able to make this rosca de reyes without any problems. It turned out great, and my family loved it.


Darreon Campbell
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were stunning. The rosca de reyes was a beautiful centerpiece for my holiday table.


John Klunk
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I've made this rosca de reyes a few times now, and it's always a hit. It's a beautiful and delicious cake that's perfect for any special occasion.


James Wilson
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This rosca de reyes was absolutely delicious! The bread was soft and fluffy, and the filling was sweet and flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!