King Cake For Christmas Recipe

Name: King Cake For Christmas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: candied fruit to taste; dried fruit to taste; 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh yeast; 5/8 cup milk; 7 tablespoons butter; 1 cup port wine; 3 eggs; 4 cups self rising flour; 5/8 cup sugar; fruit jelly; 1 egg yolks; powdered sugar

Servings: persons

candied fruit to taste
dried fruit to taste
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh yeast
5/8 cup milk
7 tablespoons butter
1 cup port wine
3 eggs
4 cups self rising flour
5/8 cup sugar
fruit jelly
1 egg yolks
powdered sugar

1
Dice candied fruit, dust with flour and stir so that cut pieces do not stick to each other.
2
Chop dried fruit and set aside.
3
Dissolve yeast in warm milk.
4
Melt butter and pour into bread machine bowl.
5
Add milk with yeast, port wine and whisked eggs.
6
Add flour and sugar. Select desired bread program from menu.
7
When program ends, stir dough to push out air bubbles and let it rise again.
8
Preheat oven to 180u00b0C (approximately 350u00b0F).
9
Place dough on a floured surface and mix with fruits.
10
Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
11
Make a hole in the middle of the dough with a ramekin or other oven-safe container.
12
Brush the surface of the cake with a little fruit jelly so fruit sticks to the surface of the cake and does not fall off.
13
Beat egg yolk with a tablespoon of water. Brush the surface of the cake with the egg yolk.
14
Bake in preheated oven for 30-40 minutes.

900

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: candied fruit to taste, dried fruit to taste, 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh yeast, 5/8 cup milk, and more.

Yes, King Cake For Christmas falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

King Cake For Christmas

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Variations & substitutions

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