Description
Traditional King Cake is a delightful celebration treat that embodies the spirit of Mardi Gras. This soft and fluffy cake, adorned with vibrant purple, green, and gold sprinkles, serves as a festive centerpiece for any gathering. With its deliciously sweet flavor profile featuring cinnamon, sugar, and a creamy glaze, this cake is perfect for family get-togethers or simply to satisfy your sweet cravings. Not only is it easy to make, but it’s also customizable with various fillings to make it uniquely yours. Bring joy to your next celebration by baking this Traditional King Cake!
Ingredients
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- 1/4 oz active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 8 oz full-fat sour cream
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 – 3½ cups bread flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- Purple, green, and gold sprinkles
Instructions
- Activate yeast by mixing with warm water and sugar; let it foam for 5 minutes.
- Warm sour cream, butter, and sugar until melted; cool to about 100°F.
- In a stand mixer, combine the cooled sour cream mixture, activated yeast, egg, and half of the flour; mix lightly.
- Mix in remaining flour until a soft dough forms; knead for about 10 minutes.
- Place dough in a greased bowl; cover and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Roll out dough into rectangles, spread with butter, sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture, roll tightly.
- Shape into a ring on parchment paper; cover and let rise again (20-30 minutes).
- Bake at 350°F for 25–35 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before glazing and decorating with sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mardi Gras
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg