Discover the recipe for a traditional king cake, an easy-to-follow recipe to create the perfect dessert. This iconic dessert for Epiphany allows you to make a version worthy of the best bakeries, with its delicious almond cream and crispy puff pastry. Easy to prepare, it will delight both young and old during the traditional sharing with family or friends. Follow these simple steps to achieve a golden and fragrant cake, with a hidden token that will designate the king or queen for a day.
Work the butter with a fork until it is creamy. Add the ground almonds and sugar and mix. Add the lightly beaten eggs, almond extract, and orange blossom water (or cherry brandy). Mix well with a whisk. Set aside in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Mix an egg yolk with the milk. On a baking sheet, place the first circle of puff pastry. Brush the edge (about 2 cm) with the egg yolk. Spread the almond cream over the circle of puff pastry, leaving a 2 cm border.
Place a bean by gently pushing it in. Lay the second sheet of pastry on top. Seal it well by pressing the edges together. Lightly prick the pastry with a fork to prevent it from puffing up too much during baking. Create designs on top using a knife. Brush the pastry with the egg and milk mixture, applying it twice with a brush.
To finish, refrigerate for 30 minutes, then bake at 200°C for about 25 minutes.
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