Three kings cake recipe

To mark the occasion, Le Cordon Bleu Master Chefs have created this Three Kings' Cake which follows the traditional version served in Northern France. A bean, or “fève” is hidden in the cake and the person whose portion contains the bean is crowned king or queen for the festivities. The cake differs from one region to the next, with different countries taking slightly different approaches, but Parisians know it as a flat, round puff pastry cake filled with a thin layer of almond cream.

Rosca de Reyes come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and flavors. Traditionally, they are not filled, but I really like the flavors of buttery cinnamon rolls and wanted the same comforting flavors. Traditionally, the bread is garnished with “jewels” to represent a crown. Usually a small clay or porcelain doll is baked inside, but I added a plastic baby doll after it was baked and sneaked him into one of the slits.

Sunday was Ephiphany, or Three Kings Day, the part of the Christmas season when we celebrate the three kings, (or magi, or wise men), visiting the baby Jesus and bringing him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Epiphany is traditionally celebrated on January 6th, but here in the U.S. it gets moved to the Sunday closest to the the 6th. In Mexico, this is the traditional day to exchange gifts, rather than Christmas day, which makes sense since it is the day Jesus received his gifts! It is…

Soft and fluffy Rosca De Reyes stuffed with dulce de leche and raisins, topped with coconut, almonds, and candied cherries, then brushed in sticky simple syrup!

This year I decided to put together a three spice cake for our celebration of Epiphany. Get it? Three spices in honor of the three magi gifts? Here's the recipe!

The Rosca de Reyes (Three Kigs Bread or Three Kings Cake) is the traditional dessert eaten on Three Kings Day (or Three Wise Men Day)!

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A recipe for Rosca de Reyes / King Cake - a sweet, decorative bread eaten on Three Kings Day (January 6) to celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany.

Three Kings Cake (or bread), also known as Rosca de Reyes, is closely allied with the traditions around the Epiphany (January 6th). The tender, enriched dough is shaped like a wreath and filled with cinnamon, nuts, dried fruit, and citrus zest, evoking classic holiday aromas and flavors. Tradition states this bread be served, garnished with "jewels" (candied fruits and more nuts). Usually, a small clay or porcelain doll is baked inside — whoever finds the doll must give a party on Candlemas…

A delicious treat for Three Kings' Day: a galette des rois filled with frangipane, a cream made with almonds. Click for the recipe #enrilemoine #byenrilemoine #galettedesroisrecipe #kingscakerecipe via @enrilemoine