Mardi Gras King Cake Recipe

Name: Mardi Gras King Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1/2 cup warm milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1/3 cup shortening; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg; 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cans (12-1/2 ounces each) almond cake and pastry filling; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 to 4 tablespoons water; Purple, green and gold colored sugar

Servings: persons

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1/2 cup warm milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1/3 cup shortening
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cans (12-1/2 ounces each) almond cake and pastry filling
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 4 tablespoons water
Purple, green and gold colored sugar

1
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, shortening, sugar, salt, egg and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
2
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll one portion into a 16-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Spread almond filling to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Place seam side down on a greased
4
; pinch ends together to form a ring. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
5
Bake at 375u00b0 for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. For glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough water to achieve desired consistency. Spread over cooled cakes. Sprinkle with colored sugars.

2223

kcal

Calories

104

Fat

289

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast, 1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 1/2 cup warm milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 1/3 cup shortening, and more.

Yes, Mardi Gras King 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.

Mardi Gras King Cake

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