Folonomo’s kouign amann is hard as a rock outside, such is its caramel gloss, but inside it’s a far softer affair. Fudgier than the others, we love the way it’s not too sweet, and that texture against a coffee is seriously peachy.
Don’t worry, you are neither the first nor the last person to not know how to pronounce this cake. Despite its deceptive spelling, it’s pronounced ‘queen a-mahn’. And… exhale…
Think of this pastry like a cross between a croissant and a canelé: super buttery, laminated layers, and a crisp caramelised exterior. Frankly it’s one of the best sweet treats that will ever pass your mouth – not only does it make a delightful cracking sound when you break into it, but the buttery rewards are worth every damn calorie.
We’ve been seeing these impossibly buttery cakes pop up all over the place lately, but here are three we rate above all others.
