12Th Night Cake

Decorating By Sophie-Em Updated 31 Aug 2006 , 4:07pm by Sophie-Em

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Sophie-Em Posted 31 Aug 2006 , 10:58am
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I hope someone can help me find this recipe. I do family genealogy and a friend asked me to look up hers. I came across a tradition for her culture and the cake is called the 12th night cake. Which is celebrated January 5th. Has anyone ever heard of this cake before? I do know this was celebrated in the 18th century and it dates back to the Roman times. Oh it was very popular in Philladelphia and Williamsburg infact George Washington and Martha celebrated it and were actually married on the 12th night. Sorry for rambling on I've been doing genealogy since 1986. Genealogy and cake decorating seem to be in my blood. Back to the cake has anyone heard of this cake? Thanks

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mudpie Posted 31 Aug 2006 , 11:57am
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Isn't that Epiphany? Maybe if you search that, you'll find answers.

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Sophie-Em Posted 31 Aug 2006 , 12:00pm
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I would prefer to get the recipe from someone who has actually made and tasted the cake. I want to make sure I make it right.

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mgdqueen Posted 31 Aug 2006 , 12:14pm
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I am not positive, but I thought a 12th night cake is the same as King's cake-like you see for Mardi Gras. It's more of a yeast cake than a sponge cake-correct me if I'm wrong...

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Ursula40 Posted 31 Aug 2006 , 12:59pm
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We in Germany call it the cake of the three kings. It is more of a yeast based cake , sweet, formed like a crownl of buns, in one of them is either a small porcellain figure of a king or a bean as the symbol of the kings. In some parts of France they make a cake filled with Persipan, also with the figure.

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gidgetsmom Posted 31 Aug 2006 , 1:22pm
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Here's what wikipedia says about the traditional cake for 12th night hope this helps - I'll keep looking to see if I can find a recipe (I feel a non-productive day coming on icon_wink.gif

Tortell (Catalan [turt'eë]) is a Catalan typically O-shaped pastry stuffed with marzipan, that on some special occasions is topped with glazed fruit. It is traditionally eaten on January 6, the day of the Three Wise Men according to the Catholic liturgical calendar.

The tortell de reis contains two hidden surprises: a dried field bean, and a little figurine the same size. The person who gets the figurine in their cut gets to wear the paper crown. The person who gets the dried fava bean in their cut gets to pay for the tortell.

A similar tradition in and around New Orleans, Louisiana is the king cake.

Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tortell"

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gidgetsmom Posted 31 Aug 2006 , 2:27pm
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Ok - it seems the variation of the cake recipe depends on the country. Here's a link with French, German, Spanish interpretations with recipes:

http://www.worldonaplate.org/world_on_a_plate/2006/01/rosca_de_reyes.html

Good luck!!

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Sophie-Em Posted 31 Aug 2006 , 4:07pm
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gidgetsmom thank you so much for finding the article for me. I love the wedding cake you did. It is so beautiful. My husband wanted to buy those bobbles for seperators and I wasn't too sure. After seeing your cake I am definitely going to buy them. Again thanks so much for the help

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