Roscón de Reyes · Florida only
The Roscón de Reyes, handmade in Florida
Spain’s Christmas cake, baked by hand from Thanksgiving to Three Kings Day. Only 10 a day: reservations open November 1, and the list books first.
Reservations open in · Saturday, October 31 at 6 pm ET
$65 · special dates $75–80 · Florida delivery $15
Only 10 a day
15 on December 24 and 31, 20 on January 5 and 6.
Delivered by hand in Florida
Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach, on the day you choose.
18–24 hours, made by hand
Slow-risen dough, orange blossom and our own candied orange.
Bean & figurine included
In their own little bag, so you hide them and play the game.
Limited by the oven
Why the list matters
We bake every roscón by hand, so the oven sets the limit. When a day is full, it closes.
The list hears first: we write to you on Saturday, October 31 at 6 pm ET, the day before we announce it anywhere else. Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and Three Kings go first, so don’t be left without your roscón on January 6.
- 10 roscones a day on most days.
- 15 on December 24 and December 31.
- 20 on January 5 and January 6.
- Book early. When a day is full, it closes.
Free. One email when reservations open.
Not just for January 6
A Christmas sweet, all season long
In Spain the roscón belongs to Three Kings Day, but today it’s on the table all Christmas long: as dessert after the big family lunch, with coffee in the afternoon, and for breakfast on January 6. That’s why we bake it from Thanksgiving to Three Kings Day.
How we make it
Why ours tastes like Spain
Not adjectives: this is how we make it.
18 to 24 hours from dough to box
A slow-risen dough, shaped by hand, decorated and baked for your delivery day. Nothing is made ahead or frozen.
10 a day, made by hand
Javier bakes every roscón himself, at home in Florida, so every day has a limit. When a day is full, it closes.
The classic, with no filling
That is how the roscón was eaten in Spain until fillings arrived in the second half of the 20th century.
Homemade candied orange and orange blossom
We candy our own oranges, scent the dough with orange blossom water and lemon and orange zest, and finish it with candied fruit and plenty of moistened bakery sugar.
The bean and the figurine in their own little bag
You hide them yourself before serving, so the game is yours and nobody bites into a surprise by accident.
The story comes in the box
Every roscón travels with a card that tells where it comes from and how the game is played, with its paper crown.
The story
The night the Kings come
On the night of January 5th, Spanish children leave their shoes by the window and go to bed early: the Three Wise Men are coming. It is the feast of the Epiphany, when Christians remember the Magi who followed the star to Bethlehem with gold, frankincense and myrrh. In the morning there are presents, and a roscón in the middle of the table.
Ancient Rome
The Saturnalia
Its roots are often traced to the Roman Saturnalia, when a bean hidden in a cake made someone king of the feast.
Navarre, 1381–1439
The Bean King
In Pamplona, the child who found the bean in the Epiphany cake was crowned Rey de la Faba, king for a day.
Madrid, 19th century
The roscón
The roscón as we know it, with its figurine, was born in the pastry shops of Madrid. Ours is that classic one, with no filling.
The note in every box
The rhyme Spanish families say at the table
“En el roscón hay muy bien ocultas un haba y una figura:
el que lo vaya a cortar hágalo sin travesura.
Quien en la boca se encuentre una cosa un tanto dura,
lo peor es el haba o lo mejor la figura.
Si el haba ha encontrado, este postre pagarás,
mas si ello es la figura, coronado y Rey serás.”
In English: a bean and a figurine hide in the roscón, so cut it gently. Bite on something hard and it is the bean or, with luck, the figurine. Find the bean and you pay for next year’s roscón; find the figurine and you are crowned king.
On the morning of the 6th
How to play
Step 1
Hide the surprise
Before serving, press the bean and the figurine into the roscón from underneath, and tell everyone something is hidden inside.
Step 2
Serve it the Spanish way
In the middle of the table, at room temperature, with thick hot chocolate or a coffee. Cut generous slices.
Step 3
Crown the king
Whoever finds the figurine wears the paper crown. Whoever finds the bean pays for next year’s roscón.
The bean is for the game, not for eating. Small parts: keep both away from children under 3.
Order deadlines
Pick your day before it fills up
Every other day from November 25 to January 10: 10 roscones at $65. Order at least 5 days ahead; from January 2, you can order until noon (ET) the day before, while they last. No delivery on January 1. Florida delivery $15.
Thanksgiving Eve
Wed, Nov 25
Order by Fri, Nov 20
10 roscones that day$65
Christmas EveSells out first
Thu, Dec 24
Order by Sat, Dec 19
15 roscones that day$75
Christmas Day
Fri, Dec 25
Order by Sun, Dec 20
10 roscones that day$75
New Year's EveSells out first
Thu, Dec 31
Order by Sat, Dec 26
15 roscones that day$75
Three Kings' EveSells out first
Tue, Jan 5
Order by Mon, Jan 4, noon
20 roscones that day$80
Three Kings DaySells out first
Wed, Jan 6
Order by Tue, Jan 5, noon
20 roscones that day$80
Three Kings weekend
Sat, Jan 9 & Sun, Jan 10
Order by noon the day before
10 roscones a day$65
Join the list to book these first.
Ordering for your parish, church or a big family?
Tell Javier how many roscones you need and for which day, and we’ll set them aside while there is room in the oven.
Questions
Good to know before you order
Where do you deliver?
In Florida only, on the day you choose. We deliver by hand in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach. Somewhere else in Florida? Send Javier your ZIP code on WhatsApp: if enough people ask from your area, we’ll add it.
How big is it?
About 1.5 lb (650–750 g): it serves 8 to 10.
Can I serve it as dessert?
Yes. In Spain it’s on the table all Christmas long: as dessert after the big family lunch, with coffee in the afternoon, and for breakfast on January 6. It’s at its best in the first two or three days.
Is the price the same every day?
$65, except on special dates: $75 on December 24, 25 and 31, and $80 on January 5 and 6. The calendar shows the price of each day before you add it to the cart. Florida delivery is $15.
How long does it keep?
It is at its best in the first two or three days. Keep it covered, in an airtight container, at room temperature. Do not refrigerate it: the crumb dries out.
Should I warm it up?
Serve it at room temperature. On the second or third day, 3 to 4 minutes in a 300 °F oven brings back the soft crumb.
Allergens?
Contains wheat (gluten), eggs and milk. The candied fruit can contain sulfites and food colorings. Made in a home kitchen: check the label for the full ingredient and allergen list.
Is it the same as a rosca de reyes?
They are cousins. The Mexican rosca and the Spanish roscón share the same January 6 and the same hidden surprise. Ours is the Spanish one: round, with no filling, scented with orange blossom, with homemade candied orange, candied fruit and bakery sugar, a bean and a figurine.
Can I order at the last minute?
From January 2 to January 10, yes: order until noon (ET) the day before, while there are roscones left for that day. Before January 2 we need 5 days, because every roscón is planned and made to order.
Can I change or cancel my order?
Yes, up to 72 hours (3 days) before your delivery day, because we start preparing it before that. Orders placed less than 72 hours before delivery cannot be changed or cancelled. See our Terms of Sale.
Who makes it?
Javier, a Spaniard living in South Florida, the same person who answers your WhatsApp at +1 (954) 982-5403. Spain at Home is run by Uppendi Corporation.
Legal note. Made in a cottage food operation that is not subject to Florida’s food safety regulations.
The roscón list
Get first pick: join the roscón list
Reservations open on Saturday, October 31 at 6 pm ET, and we write to the list first. Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and Three Kings sell out first: join now so you’re not left without your roscón.