Description
King Cake is a vibrant, sweet bread that embodies the spirit of Mardi Gras with its colorful icing and warm cinnamon filling. This festive treat is not only delicious but also invites creativity, allowing you to customize it with your favorite fillings and toppings. Whether you’re celebrating or simply indulging at home, this King Cake recipe is sure to delight your taste buds and bring joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3–4 tbsp water (as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking sheet.
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit until frothy.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Make a well in the center; add melted butter and yeast mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in an oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Punch down dough, roll into a rectangle, spread filling (sugar + cinnamon), roll tightly into a log shape, and form into an oval or circle on the baking sheet. Let rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.
- For icing, mix powdered sugar with vanilla extract and enough water to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg