King Cake

@healthyalie

A rich, moist, flavorful king cake - the perfect way to celebrate the start of the new year!

Easy

60 min

8

Ingredients

  • 2 vegan puff pastries

 

Frangipane:

 

  • 250 g of almond meal
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 100 g of melted coconut oil
  • 120 g of icing sugar
  • 1 jar of La Fraîche
  • 1 fève (lucky charm)

 

Icing:

 

  • 2 tbsp. tablespoon of vegetable milk
  • 1 C. tablespoon of maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Mix almond meal, salt, almond, vanilla and coconut oil. Add La Fraîche and the icing sugar and mix gently.
  2. Unroll the puff pastries. In the center of one of them, spread the frangipane and place the fève.
  3. Cover with the second puff pastry and seal by pressing on the edges. Reserve 15 minutes in the freezer.
  4. Turn the galette over, and draw on the top with a knife. Make several small holes to let air escape, then spread the icing on top with a brush.
  5. Preheat the oven to 190°C and bake the galette for 20-25 minutes or until it turns golden brown.

Versatile

La Fraîche is a really versatile ingredient, and this recipe proves it!

If you’re not the one finding the lucky charm, you’ll console yourself with how delicious and decadent this dessert is!
@healthyalie
If you’re not the one finding the lucky charm, you’ll console yourself with how delicious and decadent this dessert is!