Tips for a perfect French King's Cake

Can I make the galette in advance?

Yes, making the galette des rois the day before allows you to extend the resting time and to have a well-sealed galette. Befor placing it in the oven the next day, don't forget to brush the top with egg yolk.

Can I make my own puff pastry?

Yes, the galette will be even tastier. You can also buy handmade puff pastry from your baker.

How to preserve a Gâteau des Rois?

To keep the soft and pillowy texture, the brioche should be wrapped in cling film while still warm. Once opened, keep it wrapped in cling film and place it in an airtight box away from sunlight – ideally a bread box.

How do I obtain pearl sugars in the recipe?

If you have a hard time getting hold of pearl sugar, which is available on all pastry aisles in French supermarkets, you can put sugar cubes in a ziplock bag and crush them with the back of a knife or a hammer as a substitute. They should be the size of peas.

What ingredients go well with frangipane galette?

We suggest you sprinkle raspberries or cherries on the cream and even mango for an exotic cake straight from the French Islands. Pistachio or praline are also wonderful additions. And of course, you can add some chocolate chips added to the almond cream spread, which will surely make the perfect mixture.

Some bakeries make their own innovations and variations to keep customers coming back for a second or third galette, such as frangipane-chocolate, pear-chocolate, lemon and candied chestnuts, hazelnuts, apple, and Mirabelle plums. The possibilities are endless!

Can I put the cake in the freezer?

Yes, but without the final brushing of egg yolk an wrapped in plastic film. On the day, let it defrost slowly in the fridge and don't forget to brush some egg yolk before baking.

What else can I do to decorate my Gâteau des Rois?

Optionally, you can brush some syrup over the brioche when it comes out of the oven before decorating it with pearl sugar and candied fruit. This will give it a glossier finish.

To make the syrup, put 50 ml of water and 50 grams of sugar in a small saucepan over a low heat, turn off the heat and adding a teaspoon of orange flower water.

How to surprise your guests?

The key is to select the right porcelain charm to hide inside the King's Cake with a cheerful and elegant design that sure to please.

ArtFun proposes a wide variety of themes and collections to choose from that is suitable for all ages: monuments, animals, characters, vehicles etc.

Plus, ArtFun's porcelain fèves aren't just trinkets destined to lie forgotten in the kitchen drawer or lost in the cupboards. It's something you can use as a gift! In fact, you can wear them on a necklace, as a pair of earrings or hang them on a key chain decoration so they can always remind you of the fun moments you spent on Epiphany!

Collect ArtFun fèves now and make this traditional French culinary experience one you'll never forget!