Description
Traditional King Cake is a cherished Mardi Gras treat that promises to bring festive joy to your celebrations. This delightful cake features a soft, fluffy texture and is adorned with vibrant purple, green, and gold sprinkles, representing the spirit of New Orleans. Whether served as a dessert or enjoyed alongside breakfast, this easy-to-make recipe allows bakers of all levels to create an impressive centerpiece for any gathering. With its rich cinnamon filling and sweet glaze, every bite captures the essence of carnival fun and tradition. Gather your friends and family to indulge in this delicious experience that celebrates life, joy, and togetherness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 oz active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 8 oz full-fat sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 3 to 3½ cups bread flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- Purple, green, and gold sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by mixing it with warm water and sugar; let it foam for 5 minutes.
- In a saucepan, heat sour cream, butter, and sugar until melted; cool to body temperature.
- Combine the sour cream mixture with the yeast mixture and half of the flour in a stand mixer; mix briefly.
- Add remaining flour gradually while kneading at medium speed until a soft dough forms (about 10 minutes).
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl for about an hour or until doubled in size.
- Roll out dough into two rectangles; spread with softened butter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar filling.
- Roll each rectangle tightly into logs; twist logs together to form a ring.
- Allow to rise again for 20–30 minutes before baking at 350°F for 25–35 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before glazing with powdered sugar icing and decorating with sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: New Orleans
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg