La Mexicana’s Rosca De Reyes (King Cake)

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 3
La Mexicana's Rosca De Reyes (King Cake) recipe for the Epiphany Celebration
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Prep

30 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

2 hrs

Level

Easy

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Ingredients

2 packages active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1 cup milk , warm
1 cup sugar
1 cup butter or 1 cup Crisco , melted
1 teaspoon salt
6 eggs , beaten
6 cups flour ( may need up to 8 cups )
1 can solo almond filling ( Substitute Danish - Almond Filling , marzipan or the jam of your choice if you ca n't find the Solo Almond Filli )
2 dried beans ( for the babies )
colored sugar sprinkle ( optional ) or candied fruit ( optional )
3 cups powdered sugar
6 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons vanilla

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
16
Calories
416
Sugar
38g
Fat
12g
La Mexicana's Rosca De Reyes, also known as King Cake, is a traditional ring-shaped cake consumed at Epiphany, the Christian festival commemorating the arrival of the Three Wise Men. The cake is a classic Mexican dessert that symbolizes the crowning of baby Jesus, and the two hidden dried beans represent the flight of the Holy Family into Egypt. The Rosca De Reyes is made with a sweet and soft dough, with a rich almond filling, and beautiful colorful decorations of candied fruit or sprinkles. This cake is usually shared with friends and family, and whoever finds the bean is believed to have good luck and is responsible for hosting the next gathering.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water.
2.Add in the warm milk, sugar, melted butter or Crisco, salt, beaten eggs, and 6 cups of flour.
3.Mix until smooth and add more flour if needed to make the dough soft.
4.Knead until the dough is smooth and elastic.
5.Cover and let rise until doubled in size.
6.Roll the dough into two long strips and twist them around each other to form a ring.
7.Place the ring on a greased baking sheet and let rise again until doubled in size.
8.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
9.Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes.
10.While the cake is baking, cream together the powdered sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla to make the icing.
11.Once the cake is done, let it cool and then spread the icing on top.
12.Decorate with colored sugar sprinkle or candied fruit, and insert the dried beans into the cake.
13.Serve and enjoy!

PROS

La Mexicana’s Rosca De Reyes is a delicious and traditional cake enjoyed during the Epiphany celebration.

The dough is soft, with a slightly sweet flavor and the almond filling adds a nutty and rich flavor to the cake.

This cake is a beautiful centerpiece for any celebratory table, with its signature ring shape, colorful decorations, and hidden bean trinkets.

CONS

This cake is high in sugar, butter, and flour, and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Also, Solo Almond filling may not be common in all areas, so it may need to be substituted with Almond Filling, marzipan, or jam.

A note of caution: Two dried beans are traditionally baked inside the cake, and whoever finds them is said to have good luck throughout the year.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This cake is not particularly healthy, but it is a cultural and religious tradition that celebrates the Epiphany and the arrival of the Three Wise Men.
However, almonds used in the cake have anti-inflammatory properties, and consuming them may promote heart health and weight loss.
This cake is also an excellent source of carbohydrates, which provide the body with energy.

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