French King Cake Recipes

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GALETTE DES ROIS



Galette des Rois image

This is a popular French cake that celebrates the holiday of Epiphany (January 6th) the day when the Three Kings visited the Baby Jesus. As part of French tradition, a bean or small china feve (favor) is hidden in the cake. The person who finds the feve in his or her slice becomes king or queen for the day. The person can also choose someone to be their king or queen and can lead the traditional dance.

Provided by ULYBERT

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup almond paste
¼ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 egg
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
1 (17.25 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 dry kidney bean
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Place the almond paste into a food processor or blender with about half of the sugar, and process until well blended. Add the butter and remaining sugar using and process until smooth, then blend in 1 egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, flour and salt. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Butter a baking sheet or line with parchment paper, and set aside.
  • Roll out one sheet of the puff pastry into an 11-inch square. Keep the pastry cool, do not knead or stretch. Use a large pie plate, cake pan or frying pan to trace an 11 inch circle onto the dough using the tip of a small knife. Place the circle of pastry onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the second sheet of pastry. Refrigerate both sheets.
  • Mound the almond filling onto the center of the pastry that is on the baking sheet. Leave about 1 1/2 inch margin at the edges. Press the bean or feve down into the filling. Place the second sheet of pastry on top, and press down the edges to seal. Beat the remaining egg with a fork, and lightly brush onto the top of the galette. Use a knife to make a crisscross pattern in the egg wash, and then prick several small slits in the top to vent steam while baking.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Do not open the oven until the time is up, as the pastry will not fully puff. Remove from the oven, and dust with confectioners' sugar. Return to the oven, and cook for an additional 12 to 15 minutes, or until the top is a deep golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  • Lay a golden paper crown gently on top of the cake. This will be used to crown the person who finds the bean or feve. Serve warm or cold. Make sure to tell everyone about the bean or feve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 84.6 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

FRENCH KING CAKE



French King Cake image

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

1 (17 1/3 ounce) package puff pastry sheets, thawed
1/2 cup butter
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup powderd almonds
2 eggs
1/4 cup flour

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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