Introduction:
This delicious King Cake recipe is a traditional Mardi Gras dessert that will surely be a hit at your next celebration. With a sweet dough filled with cinnamon and sugar, topped with colorful icing and sprinkles, this festive cake is perfect for bringing the spirit of New Orleans to your home. Enjoy a slice of this King Cake with friends and family as you celebrate the season!
Preparation time: 30 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour | Serves: 8
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Green, purple, and yellow sprinkles
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, combine yeast and warm water. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, mix together sugar, warm milk, melted butter, salt, eggs, and yeast mixture.
- Gradually stir in flour until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough and roll out into a rectangle. Spread melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon on top.
- Roll up dough into a log and shape into a circle, connecting the ends. Place on a baking sheet and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
- In a bowl, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make icing. Drizzle over the cake and sprinkle with colored sprinkles.
- Slice and serve, enjoying the sweet flavors of this festive King Cake!
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 450 || Carbohydrates: 75g || Protein: 8g || Fat: 15g || Fiber: 3g