Mardi Gras King Cake Recipe

The tradition of the King Cake dates back to medieval times and is associated with the Christian celebration of Epiphany, also known as Twelfth Night or Three Kings’ Day.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 175 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Mardi Gras King Cake Recipe

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Louisiana Courses: Breakfast, Dessert, Pastry Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 55 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 teaspoon Active dry yeast
• 1 cup Warm water
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large Eggs
• 4 cups All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon Purple, green, and yellow sanding sugar
• 1 piece Plastic baby figurine (optional)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, milk, melted butter, and eggs. Mix well.
3. Add the yeast mixture to the bowl and stir.
4. Gradually add flour, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until a dough forms.
5. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes.
6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise for 1 hour.
7. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
8. Punch down the dough and shape it into a ring.
9. Place the ring on a greased baking sheet.
10. Cover the ring with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise for another hour.
11. Bake the cake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
12. Allow the cake to cool completely.
13. Decorate the cake with purple, green, and yellow sanding sugar.
14. Insert the plastic baby figurine into the cake (optional).
15. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 25g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.