Description
Mardi Gras King Cake is a vibrant and festive dessert that embodies the spirit of celebration. This delightful cake features a soft, cinnamon-infused dough rolled with a luscious cream cheese filling, all beautifully topped with colorful icing in traditional purple, green, and gold — the symbolic colors of Mardi Gras. Each slice offers a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, while the hidden baby figurine inside adds an element of surprise and fun for everyone. Whether you’re hosting a Carnival gathering or simply indulging your sweet tooth, this homemade king cake is sure to impress and delight your guests.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Active Dry Yeast
- Salt
- Milk
- Eggs
- Cinnamon
- Cream Cheese
- Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in warm milk with one tablespoon of sugar; let sit until bubbly.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, eggs, and melted butter. Add activated yeast mixture.
- Knead dough on a floured surface until smooth; place in an oiled bowl and cover.
- Let dough rise in a warm spot until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle; spread cream cheese filling before rolling tightly.
- Shape into a circle on a lined baking sheet; bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Drizzle with icing colored in purple, green, and gold before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor.
- Experiment with different fillings like fruit preserves or chocolate for variety.
- For an added twist, serve with coffee or festive cocktails.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: New Orleans
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 296
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 218mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 34mg