Crispy King Cake Without Flour or Butter | An Alternative to the Galette des Rois 👑✨

Jan 18, 2026
Here's an incredible alternative to the traditional galette des rois: an ultra-moist king cake, without a single ounce of butter or flour, with a crispy almond crust 😍 It's light, it's delicious, and perfect for ending January on a high note! 🥧🌟 Enjoy!

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🥣 For the cake:
🌰 220g almond flour
🥚 3 large eggs
🍬 70g unrefined sugar
🌼 1 vanilla bean
🌰 A few drops of bitter almond extract (optional)
🥄 1 tsp. 1 tablespoon baking powder
🥛 120 ml milk

✨ For the crispy crust:
🌰 50 g slivered almonds
🍯 15 g unrefined sugar
🥚 1 egg white

🕒 Chapters:
00:00 - Easy King Cake Recipe Without Butter 🍰
00:33 - How to Replace the King Cake with a Light Dessert? 🥧
00:35 - How to Make a Cake Without Flour? ✨
01:25 - How to Make a Cake Without Butter? 🧈
03:06 - How to Bake a Gluten-Free Cake? 🕒

🧮 CALORIES: 👉 This King Cake contains approximately 2,300 kcal for the whole cake, or about 285 kcal per slice based on 8 slices.

👑 Is this an alternative to the galette des rois (king cake)?

✨ Yes, simpler and quicker.

🌰 Is this cake really flourless?

🍰 Yes, it relies solely on almond flour for its texture.

🔥 Is the top really crispy?

🥄 Yes, thanks to the slivered almonds mixed with egg white and sugar.

🥛 Can the milk be substituted?

🌱 Yes, plant-based milk works very well, or yogurt or butter.

📅 Can it be made after Epiphany?

💛 Of course, it's a perfect cake for the entire month of January.

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