Mardi Gras Kings Cake (Optional Bread Machine Version)

The tradition of hiding a plastic baby figurine inside the cake dates back to the 19th century and symbolizes luck and prosperity to the person who finds it.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 165 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Mardi Gras Kings Cake (Optional Bread Machine Version)

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 45 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 teaspoon Active dry yeast
• 1 cup Warm water
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large Egg yolks
• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 3 tablespoons Purple, green, and gold colored sugars
• 1 Plastic baby figurine (optional)

Instructions

1. In the bread machine pan, combine yeast, warm water, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Add melted butter, egg yolks, remaining sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the pan. Select the dough cycle and start the machine.
3. Once the dough is ready, remove it from the machine and place it on a floured surface. Knead it a few times and form it into a ball.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Punch down the dough and transfer it to the prepared baking sheet. Shape it into a ring, making sure to leave a hole in the center.
7. Insert the plastic baby figurine into the bottom of the cake, if desired.
8. Sprinkle the colored sugars over the top of the cake, alternating between the three colors.
9. Bake for 25 minutes or until the cake is golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack.
11. Once cooled, you can decorate the cake further with icing or additional colored sugars.
12. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 25g

Protein 4g8%

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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.