Epiphany cake recipe

Epiphany Cake recipe

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The Epiphany cake is a traditional dessert enjoyed during the festive season, particularly on January 6th to celebrate the Epiphany. This delightful recipe combines a soft and fluffy cake base with a rich and creamy filling, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Topped with a sweet glaze and adorned with colorful sprinkles, this cake is not only delicious but also visually appealing. Whether enjoyed with family and friends or as a special treat for yourself, the Epiphany cake is sure to bring joy and indulgence to any occasion.

Keywords: Epiphany cake, festive dessert, traditional recipe, creamy filling, sweet glaze

Epiphany cake recipe details

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Ingredients

500 g	flour
1 tsp	salt
80 g	sugar
10 g	dry yeast
80 g	butter, softened
30 ml	milk
1 medium	egg, beaten
	grated rind of 1 lemon
handful	grated rind of 2 oranges

Instructions

Warm up the milk in a saucepan. Then transfer to a bowl and add the sugar and the yeast. Add all the remaining ingredients, but only half of the egg, and kneed to a soft dough. Set aside the remaining half of the egg.

Place the dough in a bowl, dusted with flour, cover with a damp towel, and let it rise, 1 hour at room temperature.

Form about small 7 buns and 1 larger bun to be the centre piece, placing the smaller ones around. Then cover the cake again with a damp towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 180°C.

Before baking, brush the buns with the rest of the egg. Bake for about 30 minutes. Cool on rack.

Preparation time:
ca. 1 hr 45 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a