King Cake Recipe
Recipe information
Make King Cake in just 3h . Indulge in our festive King Cake, a sweet, cinnamon-infused pastry adorned with colorful icing and a hidden surprise inside, perfect for celebrating any occasion.
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Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
Preparation Steps
1. Prepare the Dough
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until a dough forms.
2. Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.
3. Shape the Cake
After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle. Spread a layer of softened butter, sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Roll the dough tightly into a log and shape it into a ring, sealing the edges.
4. Second Rise
Place the ring on a greased baking sheet, cover with a cloth, and let it rise again for 30-45 minutes.
5. Bake the Cake
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the King Cake for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Let it cool on a wire rack.
6. Prepare the Icing
In a bowl, combine powdered sugar and milk to achieve a smooth icing consistency. Add food coloring to create green, yellow, and purple icing.
7. Decorate
Once the cake is cooled, drizzle the icing over the top. Decorate with colored sugars (green, yellow, purple) to mimic the traditional King Cake appearance.
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