King cake
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A king cake, also known as a three kings cake or a baby cake, is a cake associated in many countries with the Epiphany, the celebration of the Twelfth Night after Christmas. Traditionally made with br
Two slices of a Manny Randazzo King Cake, with a plastic infant "King" on top, from Metairie, Louisiana, United States
Le gâteau des Rois, by Jean-Baptiste Greuze, 1774 (Musée Fabre)
Baby figure popularly used in Louisiana (U.S.) king cake
Northern French style galette des rois
Frangipane
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Frangipane is a sweet almond-flavoured cream typical in French patisserie. Frangipane is used in a variety of ways, including cakes and such pastries as the Bakewell tart, conversation tart, Jésuite,
King cake
…are two different versions of the French king cake: the galette and the gâteau. The galette des rois is a flaky puff pastry traditionally filled with frangipane. These days the filling may also be fruit, chocolate or cream-based fillings. It has become a tradition for pastry chefs to create innovative versions…
Frangipane cream before baking