Description
King Cake is a delightful celebration treat that perfectly embodies the festive spirit of Mardi Gras. This soft, sweet braided cake is filled with creamy goodness and topped with vibrant icing in traditional colors of purple, green, and gold. Perfect for gatherings, this easy-to-follow recipe will create unforgettable moments with every delicious slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 ? tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup warm milk (110?F / 43?C)
- ? cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Food coloring (purple, green, gold)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast; let sit until bubbly. Gradually mix in melted butter, eggs, and flour to form a smooth dough.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for about five minutes until elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise for one hour or until doubled.
- Mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Roll out risen dough into a rectangle; spread cream cheese mixture evenly and roll tightly into a log. Form into an oval shape on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Let rise for another half hour before baking at 375?F (190?C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool before glazing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Traditional
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg