MARDI GRAS KING CAKE
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
Time 1h
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, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Faith Menge
[email protected]This Mardi Gras King Cake is a delicious and festive treat. I highly recommend it!
Rashidul Islam
[email protected]This is the best Mardi Gras King Cake I've ever had! I will definitely be making it again.
Aarati Khadka
[email protected]This Mardi Gras King Cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it.
Kylie Talbot
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this Mardi Gras King Cake recipe. It was so delicious and festive, and it was the perfect way to celebrate Mardi Gras.
Nakalema Jus
[email protected]This Mardi Gras King Cake is a must-try! It's the perfect dessert for any Mardi Gras celebration.
Iqra Fayyaz
[email protected]I love this Mardi Gras King Cake recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it for my family and friends several times and they all rave about it.
SA Shohag
[email protected]This Mardi Gras King Cake was a bit challenging to make, but it was worth the effort. The cake was so delicious and festive, and it was the perfect centerpiece for our Mardi Gras party.
Matumika Balaka
[email protected]I tried this Mardi Gras King Cake recipe and it was a disaster! The cake was dry and crumbly, and the filling was too runny. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Conbi
[email protected]This Mardi Gras King Cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still a good cake. The texture was nice and moist, and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would probably make it again, but I would use less sugar next time.
Star Qtr
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of King Cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the filling was the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again!
Naeem Tahaa
[email protected]This is the best Mardi Gras King Cake I've ever had! The cake is so moist and fluffy, and the filling is to die for. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.
Lynden Taylor
[email protected]I've made this Mardi Gras King Cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cake is always moist and fluffy, and the filling is perfectly sweet and creamy. I love that I can make it ahead of time, too, which makes it even easier.
Aqab G
[email protected]This Mardi Gras King Cake was a hit! It was so delicious and festive, and it was the perfect way to celebrate Fat Tuesday. I loved the combination of flavors, and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again next year