Steven Love has gained quite the reputation among friends for his delectable desserts — especially his galette des rois, the traditional French-style king cake made with puff pastry.

Tartine appears to follow the general form of the traditional king cake with its brioche braids, icing and cream cheese filling, but this one also brings all the exuberance of a specialty cake. It’s a conversation piece too, if for nothing else then its heavyweight proportions.