MARDI GRAS KING CAKE
The King Cake is a New Orleans tradition that involves a pastry, a small plastic baby, and a party. The King Cake is baked with a small plastic baby hidden inside, the person who gets the slice with baby in it has to host the next party.
Provided by Jo
Categories Desserts Cakes Holiday Cake Recipes
Time 4h30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Scald milk, remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup of butter. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in the warm water with 1 tablespoon of the white sugar. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
- When yeast mixture is bubbling, add the cooled milk mixture. Whisk in the eggs. Stir in the remaining white sugar, salt and nutmeg. Beat the flour into the milk/egg mixture 1 cup at a time. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 2 hours. When risen, punch down and divide dough in half.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 2 cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
- To Make Filling: Combine the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, chopped pecans, 1/2 cup flour and 1/2 cup raisins. Pour 1/2 cup melted butter over the cinnamon mixture and mix until crumbly.
- Roll dough halves out into large rectangles (approximately 10x16 inches or so). Sprinkle the filling evenly over the dough and roll up each half tightly like a jelly roll, beginning at the wide side. Bring the ends of each roll together to form 2 oval shaped rings. Place each ring on a prepared cookie sheet. With scissors make cuts 1/3 of the way through the rings at 1 inch intervals. Let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Push the doll into the bottom of the cake. Frost while warm with the confectioners' sugar blended with 1 to 2 tablespoons of water.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.2 calories, Carbohydrate 68.7 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 300.5 mg, Sugar 30.7 g
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Avram Ionuta
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. It's a great way to celebrate Mardi Gras.
Kuda Dzumbunu
[email protected]This cake is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious!
Tahal Maher
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great.
Ahulo noble
[email protected]This cake is beautiful and delicious. It's sure to be a hit at any party.
Cathleen Dupreez
[email protected]I made this cake for a work potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.
magic keys
[email protected]My family loved this cake! It was the perfect way to celebrate Mardi Gras.
Elias Tobar
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again and again.
ilyas Khan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cake, but this one is an exception. It's so light and fluffy, and the filling is to die for.
Emmanuel Luka
[email protected]This cake is a showstopper! I made it for a Mardi Gras party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.
Sagor Hossain
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so easy to make and it looked just like the picture in the recipe.
Justice Larbi
[email protected]This Mardi Gras King Cake is one of the most delicious cakes I have ever had. The rich, buttery flavor of the cake is perfectly complemented by the sweet, creamy filling. The colorful sprinkles on top add a festive touch.