Description
A delicious and festive King Cake perfect for Mardi Gras celebrations, featuring a buttery cinnamon-sugar filling and vibrant icing.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup purple sugar
- 1/4 cup green sugar
- 1/4 cup yellow sugar
- 1 plastic baby figurine (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix well.
- Stir in the yeast mixture.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 60 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out dough into a large rectangle, spread with butter, and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.
- Roll dough up tightly into a log and shape it into a circle, sealing the ends.
- Place on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool before icing.
- Mix powdered sugar with milk to create an icing and drizzle over the cooled cake.
- Decorate with colored sugar.
- Hide the baby figurine inside if desired.
Notes
Keep your workspace lightly floured to prevent sticking and avoid adding too much flour to keep the dough soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American