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Mardi Grass King Cake

Mardi Grass King Cake

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Craving a taste of celebration? Dive into the rich tradition of Mardi Gras with a King Cake! This ring-shaped pastry, bursting with colorful icing and decadent fillings, is more than just a dessert – it’s an invitation to join the festivities.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 1 1x

Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 4 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 packet instant yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • pinch nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp oil

Filling:

  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • â…“ cup butter (room temp)

Glaze (optional):

  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract (food coloring and sprinkles for decoration, optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix egg yolks, sour cream, sugar, butter, and lemon zest in a bowl. In another bowl, whisk dry ingredients (flour, yeast, spices). Slowly add dry ingredients to wet while mixing until a dough forms. Knead with dough hook or by hand for 5 minutes (dough is sticky!).
  2. Oil a bowl, place dough in it, and cover with a towel. Let rise for 1.5 hours (warmer) or 2 hours (colder).
  3. Punch down dough and roll into a 20″x12″ rectangle. Spread softened butter over dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Roll dough lengthwise and pinch the seam closed. Form into a circle and pinch the ends together. Let rise for 45 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake cake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
  5. Glaze (optional): Mix powdered sugar, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth. Adjust thickness with more powdered sugar or milk. Decorate with glaze, sprinkles, or food coloring if desired.
  • Author: Mekar Official
  • Prep Time: 30
  • Cook Time: 180

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 14
  • Calories: 270
  • Fat: 14g
  • Carbohydrates: 61g
  • Protein: 7g