Soft & Authentic New Orleans King Cake Recipe

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Soft & Authentic New Orleans King Cake Recipe

A soft and authentic New Orleans King Cake Recipe with a rich, creamy filling and vibrant colors.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 30

Total Time 1

Servings: 12 slices

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Dough

1 cup Warm Milk Lukewarm
2 1/4 tsp Active Dry Yeast
1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted and cooled
2 large Eggs At room temperature
4 cups All-Purpose Flour
2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1 tsp Nutmeg Freshly grated
1 tbsp Lemon Zest

Filling

8 oz Cream Cheese At room temperature
2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
1 tbsp Lemon Zest

Glaze

2 cups Confectioners Sugar
2 tbsp Milk

Decorations

1/4 cup Purple Sanding Sugar
1/4 cup Green Sanding Sugar
1/4 cup Gold Sanding Sugar

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Stand Mixer
Rolling Pin
Baking sheet
oven

Method

Proof the Yeast

Mix the Liquid Gold

Incorporate the Flour

The First Rise

Prepare the Filling

Shape the Ring

The Second Rise

Bake to Perfection

Glaze and Decorate

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18g

Notes

This cake is best enjoyed the day it is made, when the crumb is at its softest. However, if you have leftovers, they can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. Because of the cream cheese filling, I prefer keeping mine in the fridge if it is going to last longer.

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