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King Cake Recipe

A traditional Mardi Gras treat, King Cake is a sweet, yeasted bread with a cinnamon filling and colorful icing.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Dough

  • 1 cup warm milk
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

Filling

  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

Icing

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Colored sugars for decoration

Instructions 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add melted butter, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually add flour, mixing until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Punch down dough and roll into a rectangle. Spread melted butter over the dough, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  5. Roll up the dough tightly and shape into a ring. Place on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool completely.
  7. Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the icing. Drizzle over the cooled cake and decorate with colored sugars.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

King Cake, Mardi Gras
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