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Amazing Mardi Gras Treats

This festive Mardi Gras king cake is filled with a creamy cheese mixture, topped with a sweet glaze and vibrant purple, green, and gold sanding sugar, bringing the spirit of New Orleans to your kitchen.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1/2 cup Warm milk 110 degrees Fahrenheit
  • 1 tbsp Granulated sugar for yeast activation
  • 1 package Active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
  • 4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter melted
  • 2 Large eggs room temperature
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp Milk
  • Sanding sugar purple, green, and gold colors

Equipment

  • Small bowl
  • large mixing bowl,
  • Baking sheet
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine warm milk, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, remaining granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  3. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a warm towel, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  4. On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a large rectangle (about 12x18 inches).
  5. Mix cream cheese with 1/4 cup granulated sugar until smooth, then spread evenly over the dough.
  6. Roll the dough tightly into a log, then form into a ring by bringing the ends together. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let rise for 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Whisk together powdered sugar and milk for glaze. Pour over the cooled cake and sprinkle immediately with colored sanding sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 12g

Notes

For the traditional king cake, hide a small plastic baby or pecan inside the cake after baking. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to a week. For deeper flavor, prepare dough ahead and refrigerate overnight for the first rise. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to keep the dough from stiffening.
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