Kings Cake Recipe

Name: Kings Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. butter (1/2 lb.); 1 c. sugar; 5 egg yolks, beaten; 5 egg whites, beaten; grated lemon peel from 1 lemon (wash first); 2 tsp. lemon juice; 1/2 tsp. almond extract; 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; dash of nutmeg; 2 c. sifted flour; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 c. raisins, chopped and rolled in flour

Servings: persons

1 c. butter (1/2 lb.)
1 c. sugar
5 egg yolks, beaten
5 egg whites, beaten
grated lemon peel from 1 lemon (wash first)
2 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
dash of nutmeg
2 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. raisins, chopped and rolled in flour

1
First cream butter and sugar until soft.
2
Add eggs very slowly. Add lemon peel, juice, extracts and nutmeg.
3
Blend well.
4
Mix flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder together and add slowly, blending well.
5
Add chopped raisins, saving a few to sprinkle on top of batter.
6
Generously butter a loaf pan (9 x 5-inch) and sprinkle with plain bread crumbs.
7
Pour in batter, sprinkle with remaining raisins.
8
Bake at 325u00b0 for 60 to 90 minutes until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean.
9
(If batter seems too thick, add a few teaspoons of milk.)

1572

kcal

Calories

Fat

178

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. butter (1/2 lb.), 1 c. sugar, 5 egg yolks, beaten, 5 egg whites, beaten, and more.

Yes, Kings Cake 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.

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