KING CAKE WITH BANANA CARAMEL PECAN FILLING
Steps:
- 1. Prepare the caramel sauce for the filling. In the top of a double boiler, pour in the condensed milk, place over the bottom portion of boiling water, cover, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick and caramel-colored, about 2½ hours. Cool 20 minutes before using. 2. Prepare the cake. In a bowl, whisk milk with sugar, yeast and 1 heaping tablespoon flour until smooth and the yeast is dissolved. Let rest until the mixture gets bubbly, then whisk in butter, egg yolks, vanilla, and orange zest. 3. In a separate bowl, mix remaining flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Fold this mixture into the wet ingredients with a rubber spatula. Once combined and the dough begins to pull away from the bowl, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead by hand until smooth, about 20 minutes of kneading. Form into a ball and place in a clean bowl, covered with plastic wrap, and allow it to rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours. 4. Preheat the oven to 375 F. 5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Using your fingers pat it out into a rectangle about 30 inches long and 6 inches wide. Spoon and spread some caramel sauce across the bottom lengthwise half of the dough rectangle then sprinkle the pecan bits and banana pieces on top. Flip the top half over the filling. Seal the edges, pinching the dough together. Shape the dough into a ring and pinch the ends together so there isn't a seam. 6. Carefully transfer the ring to the prepared baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap allowing the dough to rise until doubled in size, about 45 minutes. Bake until light golden brown, about 20 minutes. (Be careful not to overcook!) Remove and allow to cool completely on a wire rack before decorating. Gently lift up the edge of the cake, and hide the plastic baby somewhere through the bottom. Decorate with icing in alternating colors of Green, Purple and Gold.
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Anip Sukul
[email protected]This King Cake was a waste of time and money. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
M Salman Latif
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it was a disaster! The cake didn't rise and the filling was runny. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Ebthalmonem Alameen
[email protected]This King Cake was a disappointment. The filling was bland and the cake was dry. I would not recommend this recipe.
Snigdha Akter
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry, but the filling was delicious. I would recommend using a different cake recipe next time.
Enen Oche
[email protected]This King Cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the filling was delicious. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling next time.
yash boy Tz
[email protected]I loved this King Cake! The filling was gooey and flavorful, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Elijah Dolo
[email protected]This King Cake was easy to make and turned out great! The filling was delicious and the cake was moist. I will definitely be making this again.
Mistry BD
[email protected]I made this King Cake for my Mardi Gras party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The filling was delicious and the cake was moist and fluffy.
Osas Moses
[email protected]This King Cake was a success! My family loved it. The filling was especially a hit. It was gooey and flavorful. The cake itself was also very good. It was moist and fluffy.
Laura Jolicoeur Pottery Design Studio
[email protected]I've tried many King Cake recipes, but this one is by far the best! The banana caramel pecan filling is a game-changer. It's so flavorful and decadent. I highly recommend this recipe.
joylee daniel
[email protected]This King Cake with Banana Caramel Pecan Filling was a hit at my Mardi Gras party! The filling was gooey and delicious, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again!