Chocolate Orange King Cake

Recipe by Chef Sylvain - Long live pastry!

A reinvented king cake with chocolate puff pastry and a chocolate‑orange almond cream enriched with candied oranges. Ideal for Epiphany celebrations or any special occasion.

HardFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
10h 20m
Prep
40m
Cook
1h 19m
Cleanup
12h 19m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$16.07
Per serving:$2.01

Critical Success Points

  • Encase the butter block without piercing it.
  • Observe the cold rest times between each turn.
  • Always turn a quarter turn with the opening to the right.
  • Do not overwork the dough to avoid gluten development.
  • Seal the edges properly to prevent cream leakage during baking.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle melted butter and hot chocolate with care to avoid burns.
  • Use gloves or a towel when handling very cold dough to prevent frostbite.
  • Watch the knife blade during decorative incisions.

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