Get in on the fun of traditional king cake by hiding a little toy baby in the cake. Whoever finds it has one year of good luck! -Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 cake (12 pieces).
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1/2 cup sugar, butter, milk, egg yolks, salt, lemon zest, nutmeg and 2 cups flour. Beat 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, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 16x10-in. rectangle. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over dough 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. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Brush with egg., Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. For glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and enough water to achieve desired consistency. Spread over cake. Sprinkle with colored sugars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 313mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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[email protected]I've never had King Cake before, but this one was amazing! The cinnamon sugar filling was my favorite part.
Ebube Royal
[email protected]This King Cake was absolutely delicious! It was the perfect dessert for Mardi Gras, and it was easy to make.
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[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my King Cake turned out really dense. It was still edible, but it wasn't as good as I was hoping for.
Morgan slocum
[email protected]This King Cake was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was definitely worth the effort! It was so delicious, and it was a big hit at my party.
Anya McPherson
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of King Cake, but this one was really good! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.
chinyere uwalaka
[email protected]This King Cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still a good dessert. I would recommend using less sugar in the glaze next time.
Mitesh mitesh
[email protected]I've never had King Cake before, but this one was amazing! The cinnamon sugar filling was my favorite part.
Priscilla Coronado
[email protected]This King Cake was absolutely delicious! It was the perfect dessert for Mardi Gras, and it was easy to make.
Huskyboy H
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my King Cake turned out really dense. It was still edible, but it wasn't as good as I was hoping for.
Vincent Ayala
[email protected]This King Cake was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was definitely worth the effort! It was so delicious, and it was a big hit at my party.
Linda Grobe
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my King Cake didn't turn out as well as I hoped. The cake was a little dry, and the glaze was too runny.
Hamja Bhai
[email protected]I've made this King Cake several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser! It's the perfect dessert for any Mardi Gras celebration.
Kemi
[email protected]This King Cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall it was still a good dessert.
Mary Kanyuru
[email protected]I made this King Cake for my family, and they all loved it! It was the perfect dessert for Mardi Gras.
Priyo Manush
[email protected]This was my first time making King Cake, and it was surprisingly easy! The instructions were clear and concise, and the cake turned out beautifully.
jessica browne
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of King Cake, but this one was really good! The cinnamon sugar filling was especially delicious.
SAMUEL Drake
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.
Min. Vincent Kebwage
[email protected]This King Cake was a hit at my Mardi Gras party! Everyone loved it, and I got lots of compliments on how delicious it was.