MARDI GRAS KING CAKE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME
This frosted king cake is the highlight of our annual Mardi Gras party. If you want to hide a token inside, do so by cutting a small slit in the bottom of the baked cake…and remember to warn your guests! —Lisa Mouton, Orlando, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Breakfast Brunch Desserts
Total Time 60 minutes
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Yield 2 cakes (12 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, shortening, sugar, salt, egg and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). , 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. , 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 baking sheet; pinch ends together to form a ring. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , Preheat oven to 375°. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. For glaze, combine confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough water to achieve desired consistency. Spread over cooled cakes. Sprinkle with colored sugars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, FatContent 5g fat (1g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 8mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 143mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 53g carbohydrate (29g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 4g protein.
MARDI GRAS KING CAKE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME
This frosted king cake is the highlight of our annual Mardi Gras party. If you want to hide a token inside, do so by cutting a small slit in the bottom of the baked cake…and remember to warn your guests! —Lisa Mouton, Orlando, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Breakfast Brunch Desserts
Total Time 60 minutes
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Yield 2 cakes (12 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, shortening, sugar, salt, egg and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). , 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. , 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 baking sheet; pinch ends together to form a ring. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , Preheat oven to 375°. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. For glaze, combine confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough water to achieve desired consistency. Spread over cooled cakes. Sprinkle with colored sugars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, FatContent 5g fat (1g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 8mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 143mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 53g carbohydrate (29g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 4g protein.
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