Spanish King's Cake- Miniroscón de Reyes
These mini roscones de Reyes are individual Spanish king's cakes made with sweet enriched dough of milk, fresh yeast, bread flour and sugar. The Thermomix TM7 kneads the soft, brioche-like dough to perfection and gently warms the milk for the yeast. Ideal for Epiphany celebrations or a festive afternoon treat with family and friends.
About this recipe
Mini roscones de Reyes with the Thermomix TM7 bring the beloved Spanish Three Kings' Day tradition straight into your kitchen in adorable individual portions. These recipes for the festive king's cake rely on a soft enriched dough of warm milk, fresh yeast, caster sugar and strong bread flour, and that is precisely where the all-in-one kitchen machine shines: the TM7 warms the milk gently for the yeast, then kneads the sticky dough until silky and elastic, sparing your arms from ten minutes of manual work. The result is a fluffy, brioche-like crumb with a hint of citrus, perfect as a festive dessert or sweet snack on Epiphany morning. Because each mini roscon is baked individually, every family member gets their own golden crown-shaped cake, and you can even hide a small bean or figurine inside for the traditional surprise.
Preparation tips
- Activate the fresh yeast in the warm milk with a spoonful of the caster sugar before adding it to the flour, so the dough rises reliably and the mini roscones turn light and airy rather than dense.
- Shape each mini roscon into a smooth ring on a lined baking tray and leave plenty of space between them, as the enriched dough doubles in size during proofing and the rings will merge if placed too close together.
- Brush the baked mini king's cakes with a sugar syrup while still warm and decorate with candied fruit or flaked almonds; children enjoy personalising their own roscon with colourful toppings.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the milk with an unsweetened oat or almond drink and use plant-based butter; the dough still kneads beautifully in the TM7 and the mini roscones keep their soft, festive crumb.
- Chocolate festive variant: knead dark chocolate chips through the dough and drizzle the cooled mini roscones with melted chocolate and hundreds-and-thousands for a children's party twist on the Spanish classic.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing the strong bread flour directly in the mixing bowl guarantees consistent mini roscones every single bake. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle heating warms the milk to the ideal temperature so the fresh yeast activates without curdling. [Temperature Control]
- The kneading function works the sticky enriched dough into a silky, elastic ball completely hands-free. [Hands-Free]
- Grinding the caster sugar with orange zest creates an aromatic topping that melts onto the warm cakes. [Multi-Function]
- Mixing the dough ingredients uniformly distributes the yeast for an even rise across every mini ring. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- milk
- fresh yeast
- caster sugar
- strong white bread flour
- water, warm
- caster sugar
- lemon
- orange
- milk
- unsalted butter