Mardigras King Cake Recipe

Name: Mardigras King Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkg Yeast; 1/4 cup (60 ml) Warm water; 6 tsp (30 ml) Milk, scalded and cooled; 4 cups (950 ml) Flour (to 5 cups); 1/2 pound Butter; 3/4 cup (175 ml) Sugar; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) Salt; 4 Eggs; 2 tsp (10 ml) Butter, melted; Small plastic doll (or bean); Light corn syrup for topping; Granulated sugar for topping; Green, yellow, purple colored sugar granules

Servings: persons

1 pkg Yeast
1/4 cup (60 ml) Warm water
6 tsp (30 ml) Milk, scalded and cooled
4 cups (950 ml) Flour (to 5 cups)
1/2 pound Butter
3/4 cup (175 ml) Sugar
1/4 tsp (1 ml) Salt
4 Eggs
2 tsp (10 ml) Butter, melted
Small plastic doll (or bean)
Light corn syrup for topping
Granulated sugar for topping
Green, yellow, purple colored sugar granules

1
Dissolve yeast in warm wataer.
2
Add milk and about 1/2 cup (125 ml) of flour.
3
In a large bowl, blend butter, sugar, salt and eggs.
4
Add yeast dough and mix thoroughly.
5
Gradually, add 2-1/2 cups (600 ml) flour to make a medium dough.
6
Place in a greased bowl and brush with melted butter.
7
Cover with a damp cloth and allow to rise until double in volume, about 3 hours.
8
Use 1 cup (225 ml) or more flour to knead dough.
9
Roll into a 4 foot to 5 foot long rope.
10
Form into a oval on a 14 inch x 17 inch greased cookie sheet, connecting the ends of the rope with a few drops of water.
11
Press the doll (or bean) into the dough from underneath.
12
Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until double in volume, about 1 hour.
13
Bake at 325 degrees (175 C.) for 35 to 45 minutes, or until lightly browned.
14
Brush top of cake with corn syrup and sprinkle with alternating bands of colored sugar.
15
Note: Cake freezes well.

1154

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

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 pkg Yeast, 1/4 cup (60 ml) Warm water, 6 tsp (30 ml) Milk, scalded and cooled, 4 cups (950 ml) Flour (to 5 cups), and more.

Yes, Mardigras 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.

Mardigras King Cake

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