Traditional New Orleans King Cake Recipe

Name: Traditional New Orleans King Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 3/4 cup sugar, divided; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 2 large egg yolks, room temperature; 1-1/4 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 large egg, beaten; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 2 to 3 tablespoons water; Green, purple and yellow sugars

Servings: persons

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
2 large egg yolks, room temperature
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 large egg, beaten
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 to 3 tablespoons water
Green, purple and yellow sugars

1
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1/2 cup sugar, butter, milk, egg yolks, salt, lemon zest, nutmeg and 2 cups flour. 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 the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 16x10-in. rectangle. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over dough 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. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Brush with egg.
5
Bake at 375u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. For glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and enough water to achieve desired consistency. Spread over cake. Sprinkle with colored sugars.

848

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast, 1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 3/4 cup sugar, divided, 1/2 cup butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Traditional New Orleans 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.

Traditional New Orleans King Cake

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