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20 INGREDIENTS 16 STEPS 2hr 40min

Mardi Gras King Cake

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This king cake is associated with Mardi Gras in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. This is called “cake” but is more like a big, rich, soft cinnamon roll. A rich dough wrapped with cinnamon sugar, covered with icing, and garnished with the traditional Mardi Gras colors of purple, green, and yellow. This king cake is not difficult to make and always comes out delicious. Why don’t you make your own king cake at home?
Mardi Gras King Cake Recipe | SideChef
This king cake is associated with Mardi Gras in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. This is called “cake” but is more like a big, rich, soft cinnamon roll. A rich dough wrapped with cinnamon sugar, covered with icing, and garnished with the traditional Mardi Gras colors of purple, green, and yellow. This king cake is not difficult to make and always comes out delicious. Why don’t you make your own king cake at home?
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2hr 40min
Total Time
1hr 40min
Active Time
$1.13
Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
8
US / METRIC

Dough

1/4 tsp
Ground Nutmeg
1/2 tsp
3/4 cup
warmed 100-110 degrees F
1/4 cup
1/4 cup
Butter , melted

Filling

2/3 cup
Brown Sugar
1/4 cup
1/2 Tbsp
Ground Cinnamon

Icing

1 cup
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
1 Tbsp
1
Lemon , juiced
1/2 Tbsp of juice needed

For Garnish

2 Tbsp
Yellow Colored Sugar
2 Tbsp
Purple Colored Sugar
2 Tbsp
Green Colored Sugar
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Nutrition Per Serving

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CALORIES
522
FAT
14.0 g
PROTEIN
7.3 g
CARBS
91.8 g

Author's Notes

Makes 8-10 servings.

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Step 2
In a stand mixer bowl, add All-Purpose Flour (3 1/2 cups) , Granulated Sugar (1/4 cup) , Salt (1/2 tsp) , Instant Dry Yeast (1/2 Tbsp) , and Ground Nutmeg (1/4 tsp) . Whisk together until combined.
Step 3
Add the Milk (3/4 cup) , Butter (1/4 cup) , Eggs (2) , Sour Cream (1/4 cup) , and Vanilla Extract (1/2 tsp) . Use the dough hook to mix, and start with low speed to mix for about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Then, turn the speed to medium and continue to mix until a soft and smooth dough forms, about 10 minutes. Scrape down the bowl if needed throughout mixing.
Step 5
Scrape the dough out and shape it into a smooth round ball. Place in a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap and keep in a warm place. Let it rise until doubled in size, about 60-90 minutes.
Step 6
In a mixing bowl, mix the Brown Sugar (2/3 cup) , Ground Cinnamon (1/2 Tbsp) , and Unsalted Butter (1/4 cup) together. Stir until well combined and set aside.
Step 7
Place the risen dough on a lightly floured work surface, stretch, and roll the dough into a 10x20-inch size rectangle.
Step 8
Spread the filling evenly over the dough, leaving about ½-inch at the border of the long side.
Step 9
Tightly roll up the dough, starting at one long side, and pinch the seam to seal.
Step 10
Transfer the dough to a parchment paper lined baking sheet, and roll the seam side down. Bring two ends together to form a wreath, and pinch edges together to seal.
Step 11
Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rise until doubled size in a warm place, about 45-60 minutes.
Step 12
When risen, use scissors to make cuts ⅓ of the way through the rings, leaving 1-inch in-between all around the ring.
Step 13
Bake the king cake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 14
Remove the cake from the oven. Let it cool on a cooling rack.
Step 15
While the cake is cooling, make the icing. In a mixing bowl, combine the Powdered Confectioners Sugar (1 cup) , Milk (1 Tbsp) , 1/2 Tbsp Lemon Juice (1) , and Vanilla Extract (1/2 tsp) until smooth.
Step 16
Drizzle the icing over the top of the cake. Sprinkle the Green Colored Sugar (2 Tbsp) , Purple Colored Sugar (2 Tbsp) , and Yellow Colored Sugar (2 Tbsp) sugar over the top. Serve.

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Nutrition Per Serving
Calories
522
% Daily Value*
Fat
14.0 g
18%
Saturated Fat
8.7 g
43%
Trans Fat
0.0 g
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Cholesterol
38.6 mg
13%
Carbohydrates
91.8 g
33%
Fiber
1.9 g
7%
Sugars
48.8 g
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Protein
7.3 g
15%
Sodium
186.7 mg
8%
Vitamin D
--
--
Calcium
75.7 mg
6%
Iron
2.7 mg
15%
Potassium
94.9 mg
2%
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