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Delicious Mardi Gras King Cake Recipe for Indulgent Celebrations

Delicious Mardi Gras King Cake Recipe for Festive Celebrations
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Celebrate Mardi Gras with this delicious King Cake recipe that brings festive joy to your gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup colored sugar (purple, green, yellow)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let it sit for 5 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together sugar and butter.
  3. Add eggs, vanilla, salt, and the yeast mixture to the creamed mixture.
  4. Gradually add flour and cinnamon, mixing until smooth.
  5. Knead the dough on a floured surface until elastic.
  6. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size.
  7. Punch down the dough, then roll it into a rectangle.
  8. Spread with butter and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
  9. Roll up tightly and shape into a circle.
  10. Place on a greased baking sheet, cover, and let rise again.
  11. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
  12. Let cool, then decorate with colored sugar.

Notes

  • For a fun surprise, hide a small figurine inside the cake before serving.
  • Serve warm for the best experience.

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Keywords: Mardi Gras, King Cake, festive celebrations

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