MARDI GRAS KING CAKE
This frosted king cake is the highlight of our annual Mardi Gras party. If you want to hide a token inside, do so by cutting a small slit in the bottom of the baked cake...and remember to warn your guests! -Lisa Mouton, Orlando, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Breakfast Brunch Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 2 cakes (12 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, shortening, sugar, salt, egg and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll one portion into a 16-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Spread almond filling to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Place seam side down on a greased baking sheet; pinch ends together to form a ring. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , Preheat oven to 375°. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. For glaze, combine confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough water to achieve desired consistency. Spread over cooled cakes. Sprinkle with colored sugars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Booris Bokonja
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still a fun and festive treat for Mardi Gras.
Kane D
[email protected]This was my first time making a Mardi Gras King Cake and it turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again next year.
Akhil Karthikeyan
[email protected]This cake was a big hit at my Mardi Gras party. Everyone loved the colorful sprinkles and the delicious filling.
Malik Adeel
[email protected]This cake was a lot of work, but it was worth it. It was the perfect centerpiece for my Mardi Gras party.
Usman dogar
[email protected]I've tried many Mardi Gras King Cake recipes and this one is by far the best. The cake is moist and flavorful and the filling is perfect.
Pari Pahooja
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. The instructions were unclear and the cake didn't turn out as expected.
Marco Miramontes
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. It was a perfect Mardi Gras treat.
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[email protected]This cake was a little more difficult to make than I expected, but it was worth it. The finished product was stunning and tasted delicious.
EDURANZ254 TV
[email protected]I made this cake for my Mardi Gras party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments.
Maryamwalid DIY
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cinnamon filling is my favorite part.
Awan Baba
[email protected]This Mardi Gras King Cake was a hit at my party! It was so easy to make and turned out so beautiful. The flavors were perfect and everyone loved it.