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The tradition of the King's Cake in Spain is essential for Three Kings' Day. Although its production starts almost simultaneously with the hectic pace of Christmas, which can be felt from the early days of December in the streets of any Spanish capital, it is on Three Kings' Day, when gifts are given to children and adults, that it truly becomes the center of attention. From La Farola we are always in search of the best proposals in Málaga and, according to experts, they seem to have found the best of the best. Both the Viajar magazine, in its map of the best King's Cakes in Spain, and the latest Michelin Star in Málaga, agree: the best one is made at Ana la Fantástica.

"December in Spain smells of orange blossom and orange zest. A scent that gives us one of our quintessential sweets: the King's Cake," states Viajar magazine before presenting their list of the 50 best King's Cakes in all of Spain, one by one, province by province, highlighting the one that has now been transformed into a restaurant and café bakery at Ana la Fantástica.

"In Málaga, one of the most celebrated King's Cakes is that of Ana La Fantástica, made with natural sourdough, without enhancers or preservatives, and with a distinct orange and orange blossom water aroma," points out Viajar magazine, placing this King's Cake at the pinnacle in the province of Málaga. They highlight that it is also "recognized by the Repsol Guide among the best in Spain" and that you can find it there in the "classic version or filled with truffle and chocolate ganache, cream, or pistachio mousse and cream, always with a fluffy crumb and a clean and very balanced flavor".

And indeed, the King's Cake from this half breakfast and brunch restaurant, half bakery and workshop, was also praised by the latest Michelin Star in Málaga. Cristina Cánovas, one of the two masterminds behind Palodú along with Diego Aguilar, acknowledged for the Repsol Guide –they also have a Repsol Sun–, that this cake reminded her of the one from her childhood in the Los Corazones neighborhood.

"She ran one of those forgotten shops, where your parents sent you when a last-minute need arose, whether it was a kilo of sugar or a dozen eggs," the chef recalls about the King's Cake of her childhood that she ended up finding at Ana la Fantástica: "It's just the same! I always prefer it without filling, but the cream they put in is delicious".

Ana la Fantástica has two bakeries in Málaga, one at Castillo de Sohail Street 5 (951 89 03 92), open Monday to Sunday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM; and another at Hilera Street 6 (952 74 94 94), open from 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday to Saturday. Their King's Cake is priced from 21.50 to 43.50 euros, depending on the filling and flavor (cream, chocolate truffle, kinder, pistachio, or lotus) and size (500 or 750 grams).

"Our cake, I promise, is fantastic. We make it with our own naturally cultured sourdough, like all our products, it does NOT contain enhancers or preservatives. It is characterized by its great orange and orange blossom water flavor," they emphasize about what is considered the best King's Cake in Málaga.