Three Kings Cake

The Three Kings Cake, also known as Galette des Rois or Roscón de Reyes, is traditionally eaten on Epiphany, January 6th, to celebrate the arrival of the Three Wise Men.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 120 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Three Kings Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: French, Spanish Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Pastry Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 packet Active dry yeast
• ¹⁄₄ cup Sugar
• ¹⁄₄ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₄ cup Unsalted butter
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Almond extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar
• optional for garnish Candied cherries

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and a pinch of sugar in warm milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, lemon zest, vanilla extract, almond extract, and softened butter. Mix well.
3. Add the yeast mixture and eggs to the flour mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
4. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
7. Punch down the dough and transfer it to a greased baking sheet. Shape it into a ring, leaving a hole in the center.
8. Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
9. Bake the cake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
11. Sprinkle powdered sugar over the cake and garnish with candied cherries if desired.
12. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 20g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.