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King Cake Recipe

A traditional King Cake recipe perfect for Mardi Gras celebrations.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
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
  • 3 large eggs
  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Filling

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

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, flour, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, 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). Roll out dough into a rectangle. Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  5. Roll up the dough tightly and shape it into a ring. Place on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise for another 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: 50g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

King Cake, Mardi Gras
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