Irresistible Festive King Cake Recipe for Joyful Celebrations
Celebrate with this Irresistible Festive King Cake, perfect for joyful gatherings and special occasions.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup colored sugar for decoration
- In a large bowl, mix warm milk and yeast. Allow it to sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Combine flour, salt, and cinnamon in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the wet ingredients.
- Knead the dough until smooth and elastic. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Shape dough into a ring and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
- Mix powdered sugar with water to create a glaze and drizzle over the cake.
- Sprinkle colored sugar over the glaze for decoration.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a small figurine inside the cake.
- This cake can be decorated to suit any festive occasion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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