TWELFTH NIGHT CAKE Epiphany Ring Cake, English recipe, twelfth night sweet, easy yeast cake with raisins and almonds.
The twelfth night cake is the English Epiphany ring cake, filled with raisins and almonds, simple and delicious, very soft and fragrant, it was very well received, a yeast cake to prepare for Epiphany, but also simply for breakfast whenever you want.
The twelfth night cake, also known as twelfth night sweet, is a traditional English preparation linked to Epiphany and the end of the Christmas holidays. It is a soft, fragrant, and simple yeast cake to make, perfect for those looking for a typical recipe to prepare at home without difficulty.
This Epiphany ring cake stays soft for a long time, is easy to store, and is an excellent alternative to classic Italian Epiphany sweets, perfect for those looking for an easy recipe, a homemade yeast cake, or an original idea to celebrate Epiphany with an international touch.
Join me in the kitchen today there’s twelfth night cake.
Published
January 5, 2017, 21:38
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Rest time: 4 Hours
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 6 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Epiphany
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3.4 oz milk
- 1 egg
- 0.14 oz fresh yeast
- 0.7 oz butter
- 1.8 oz sugar
- 1.8 oz almonds
- 1.8 oz raisins
- 1.8 oz candied fruit
- Port wine
- 1 orange zest
- 1 lemon zest
Steps
Soak the raisins with chopped almonds in wine for about half an hour.
In a bowl, dissolve the yeast with milk, let it rest for 30 minutes, then add the rest of the ingredients: butter, egg, sugar, flour, almonds, raisins, and candied fruit.
Knead well, form a ball, and let it rise in a bowl covered with plastic wrap until doubled, about 4 to 6 hours.
Once risen, take the dough, form a log, shape it into a ring, decorate with almonds, and let it rise for another 20 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 356°F and bake for 20-25 minutes, test with a toothpick in several places; it should come out dry.
Bon appétit
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TWELFTH NIGHT CAKE Epiphany Ring Cake
This version comes from my basic recipe for sweet yeasts, a tried and tested base enriched with raisins and almonds, classic ingredients of the original twelfth night cake.
The name twelfth night sweet comes from the twelve days between Christmas and Epiphany, during which this traditional English cake was prepared and shared with family. The original English twelfth night cake recipe often includes candied fruit, which I chose to eliminate.
USEFUL TIPS
Raisins can be soaked in warm water, rum, or tea to make them softer and more aromatic
Almonds can be replaced or supplemented with sliced or chopped almonds
The cake stays soft for 2–3 days under a cake dome
Perfect also as a Christmas breakfast sweet or winter yeast cake
Ideal recipe for those looking for traditional foreign sweets, easy English recipes or Epiphany sweets different from usual.
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FAQ TWELFTH NIGHT CAKE Ring Cake
What is the Twelfth Night Cake Epiphany Ring Cake?
The Twelfth Night Cake ring is a traditional English sweet made for Epiphany, also known as the twelfth night sweet or Epiphany ring cake. It is a soft yeast cake enriched with raisins, almonds, and sometimes candied fruit, symbolizing the end of the Christmas holidays.
Why is it called the twelfth night sweet?
It’s called that because it is prepared and consumed during the twelfth night after Christmas, which coincides with Epiphany. In England, it represents the last day of the Christmas holidays and a moment of family sharing.
Is it difficult to prepare?
No, it is an easy yeast cake, suitable even for those with little experience with yeast sweets. Just follow the rising times and use simple ingredients to get a soft and fragrant ring cake.
Can candied fruits be removed or replaced?
Yes, candied fruits can be easily removed or replaced with raisins, almonds, citrus zest, or chocolate chips, making the sweet more suitable for everyone’s tastes.
When is it eaten?
Traditionally it is eaten on Epiphany, but it is also perfect in the days following as a breakfast or snack sweet, accompanied by tea, milk, or coffee.
How is the Twelfth Night Cake Epiphany Ring Cake stored?
It stays soft for 2–3 days if kept under a cake dome or wrapped in plastic wrap. It can also be frozen once cooked and cooled.
Is the Twelfth Night Cake Epiphany Ring Cake similar to our panettone or pandoro?
It is a yeast cake like panettone and pandoro, but simpler and more homemade, without lengthy processes. It has a soft and compact texture, ideal for those looking for an alternative Christmas sweet.
