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Epiphany Chocolate and Almond Cake

Recipe by Chef Sylvain - Vive la pâtisserie !

An elegant cake for the Epiphany season, made with traditional puff pastry and a rich chocolate, almond and rum cream. Easy to make at home with detailed steps, this dessert will impress your guests while remaining accessible.

MediumFrenchServes 9

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Source Video
1h 38m
Prep
46m
Cook
17m
Cleanup
2h 41m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$11.40
Per serving:$1.27

Critical Success Points

  • Mix butter and chocolate without overheating
  • Incorporate the eggs one by one to avoid separation
  • Achieve a uniform pastry thickness of 3 mm
  • Properly seal the two pastry discs
  • Chill in the refrigerator for 10‑12 hours
  • Pierce the pastry before baking to avoid bubbles

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful handling hot melted chocolate to avoid burns.
  • Use the oven with caution; wear kitchen gloves if necessary.
  • Do not serve to children under 5 due to the presence of alcohol.

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