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How to Make Russian Korolevsky Cake (Layered Kings Cake)

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A perfectly moist, six-layered cake, this Three Kings Cake features a different, special ingredient in each layer. Fun, impressive, and 100% delicious.

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Are you as cake obsessed as I am? You’ll know that deciding between cakes can be really difficult. Chocolate or vanilla? Nuts or fruits? Poppyseeds or raisins? If only you could have the best of both worlds. Or three.

Get excited, because you can. With a three kings cake. This recipe combines walnuts, raisins, and poppyseeds into a beautifully moist cake base for the ultimate treat.

You can mix your three ingredients together and add it into the cake or you could bake your layers separately – a walnut cake layer, a raisin cake layer, and a poppyseed cake layer – like I’ve done in this recipe. Stack and devour.
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Different Version of The Kings Cake

Since the earliest traditions of this dessert, there have been lots of variations, too. Some bake it with a French, puff-pastry base while others go for a fruit cake. The king cake I’ve grown up with features a moist cake base made with sour cream or greek yogurt which is then divided into three cakes. Each featuring a different ingredient. For this recipe, we’ve gone with raisins, walnuts, and poppy seeds, but you can change that up.

It really is a fun cake to make, and eat. And is the ultimate impressive dessert to put in front of guests. I’m excited to know how you liked it!

What will I need to make the walnut layer?

  • egg
  • sugar
  • sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • baking soda
  • unbleached flour
  • starch
  • walnuts

What will I need to make the poppy seed layer?

  • egg
  • sugar
  • sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • baking soda
  • unbleached flour
  • starch
  • poppy seeds

What will I need to make the raisin layer?

  • egg
  • sugar
  • sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • baking soda
  • unbleached flour
  • starch
  • poppy seeds

DSC03781 1024x665 1Oh, chocolate chips!

If you are ever in Vancouver, BC Canada hop into Mink Chocolate Cafe. They make their own chocolate there and they sell milk or dark chocolate chips, seriously you will not find a better tasting chocolate chip.

Directions to make this Russian Kings Cake

Steps

Start off by boiling water in a kettle, with boiled water cover the raisins. Let them stand until ready to use.

Put poppy seeds into a sheet of paper towel and into a bowl, pour boiled water in the small bowl, let it stand.

Chop or put 3/4 of a cup of walnuts through a food processor.

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Preheat your oven to 350F.

For the cake layers:
Make the batter and separate into 3 bowls: Whisk 1 large egg in a bowl (you can also use a mixer for this) Add in 1/2 cup of sugar, whisk for another minute.

Add in 1/2 cup of sour cream, and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda. Mix well.

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Sift into the bowl, 3/4 cup of flour and 1 Tablespoon of starch. Mix.

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For the walnut layer: Add in 3/4 crushed walnuts to one bowl of batter. Transfer to a cake form and bake.

For the poppy seed layer: follow the same cake instructions just get all the water out of the poppy seeds. Add to the second bowl of cake batter, transfer to a cake form and bake.

For the raisins layer: drain the water from the raisins and add to the third bowl of batter. Transfer to cake form and bake.

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After taking layers from the oven, let them cool down. Cut horizontally in the center.

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Make the cream: In a mixing bowl, beat 2 sticks of softened unsalted butter. (until smooth).

Add in 1 can of unsweetened condensed milk. Beat until starts to thicken.

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Put the cake together: In a small shallow bowl, add one cup of water and 1 teaspoon of sugar. This is to make the layers more moist. The whole cup of water should be enough for all the layers, meaning don’t need too much on each layer, just mostly around the edges.

Pour a bit of the sugar water mix on each layer, before you spread the cream.

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You can decorate however your heart desires. I choose to make a chocolate glaze. (3 Tablespoons of unsalted butter, and 2 Tablespoons of milk. Put in the microwave for 45 seconds. Immediately stir in 2 Tablespoons of chocolate chips).

All done, enjoy!

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How to Make Russian Korolevsky Cake (Layered Kings Cake) Yum

10 Servings
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645 Calories
Time to cook: 2 hr
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Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup sour cream, or Greek yogurt
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¾ cup unbleached flour
  • 1 Tbsp starch
  • ¾ cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup sour cream, or Greek yogurt
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup sour cream, or Greek yogurt
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¾ cup unbleached flour
  • 1 Tbsp starch
  • ½ cup raisins, dark or light
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

Instructions

1

Start off by boiling water in a kettle, with boiled water cover the raisins. Let them stand until ready to use.

2

Put poppy seeds into a sheet of paper towel and into a bowl, pour boiled water in the small bowl, let it stand.

3

Chop or put 3/4 of a cup of walnuts through a food processor.

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4

Preheat your oven to 350F.

5

For the cake layers:
Make the batter and separate into 3 bowls: Whisk 1 large egg in a bowl (you can also use a mixer for this) Add in 1/2 cup of sugar, whisk for another minute.

6

Add in 1/2 cup of sour cream, and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda. Mix well.

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7

Sift into the bowl, 3/4 cup of flour and 1 Tablespoon of starch. Mix.

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8

For the walnut layer: Add in 3/4 crushed walnuts to one bowl of batter. Transfer to a cake form and bake.

9

For the poppy seed layer: follow the same cake instructions just get all the water out of the poppy seeds. Add to the second bowl of cake batter, transfer to a cake form and bake.

10

For the raisins layer: drain the water from the raisins and add to the third bowl of batter. Transfer to cake form and bake.

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11

After taking layers from the oven, let them cool down. Cut horizontally in the center.

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12

Make the cream: In a mixing bowl, beat 2 sticks of softened unsalted butter. (until smooth).

13

Add in 1 can of unsweetened condensed milk. Beat until starts to thicken.

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14

Put the cake together: In a small shallow bowl, add one cup of water and 1 teaspoon of sugar. This is to make the layers more moist. The whole cup of water should be enough for all the layers, meaning don’t need too much on each layer, just mostly around the edges.

15

Pour a bit of the sugar water mix on each layer, before you spread the cream.

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16

You can decorate however your heart desires. I choose to make a chocolate glaze. (3 Tablespoons of unsalted butter, and 2 Tablespoons of milk. Put in the microwave for 45 seconds. Immediately stir in 2 Tablespoons of chocolate chips).

17

All done, enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts
How to Make Russian Korolevsky Cake (Layered Kings Cake)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 645 Calories from Fat 324
% Daily Value*
Fat 36g55%
Saturated Fat 18g113%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 132mg44%
Sodium 249mg11%
Potassium 332mg9%
Carbohydrates 75g25%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 53g59%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 961IU19%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 174mg17%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

About the Author

Marina Rizhkov

I’m Marina, a Mother, Culinary Nutrition Expert, and Blogger. I am so glad you took the time to stop by and treat yourself to some of my recipes. My goal is to give you the knowledge and courage to get out of your comfort cooking zone and cook from scratch! You’ll find a bunch of pictures, nutritional information, and step-by-step instructions to help you achieve tasty homemade meals.

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