MARDIS GRAS KING CAKE (WITH A CREAM CHEESE FILLING) RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by Foodiewife
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- NOTE: This makes enough dough for two King Cakes. Because I use a ceramic round pan, with a hole in the middle, I will reduce the ingredients by half. 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. NOTE: I mixed the dough with my Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer. A hand mixer won't work, though. 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. NOTE: I turn my oven on WARM for 2 minutes, then shut it off. This creates a warm "incubator" and helps the dough to rise even faster. Make the egg wash, and brush on the cakes, before baking. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 2 cookie sheets or line with parchment paper. NOTE: I ordered a ceramic baking dish, from King Arthur Flour online, which makes baking this cake a breeze. FOR THE FILLING: Stir cream cheese, 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, lemon zest, juice, and vanilla extract, in a bowl until filling is smooth. ASSEMBLE THE CAKE: Roll dough halves out into large rectangles (approximately 10x16 inches or so). Spread the filling over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border, and roll up each half tightly like a jelly roll, beginning at the wide side. Pinch seams closed to seal in filling. Bring the ends of each roll together to form 2 oval shaped rings. Or, place into ceramic round baking dish, as noted above. 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. NOTE: I didn't cut the dough, and my bread turned out great. Bake in preheated 375F oven for 30 minutes. NOTE: My bread took closer to 45 minutes. DECORATE: You will need purple, green and gold coarse sugar and a plastic "doll" or use a "bean". Do NOT bake the plastic doll with the bread! Push the doll into the bottom of the cake.
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Esther Patrick
[email protected]This king cake is a great way to celebrate Mardi Gras.
Muqeit Kabir
[email protected]I'm not a fan of cream cheese filling, but I still enjoyed this king cake.
Naveed Khand
[email protected]This king cake is a lot of work, but it's worth the effort.
Dristi Dahal
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cream cheese filling to set properly.
juel vai
[email protected]This king cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.
Henrietta Spady
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of this king cake. It's unlike any other cake I've ever had.
Muzmmal Abbas
[email protected]This king cake is perfect for Mardi Gras. It's festive and delicious.
Donny B
[email protected]I've never made a king cake before, but this recipe made it easy. I'm so glad I tried it.
Sweet Creatives
[email protected]This king cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The results are amazing!
Ntombi Moyo
[email protected]I made this king cake for my family, and they all loved it. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.
Ryan Shadowz
[email protected]This king cake is so beautiful! I love the colorful decoration.
chaiyos chaiyos
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this king cake without any problems. The instructions were easy to follow, and the cake turned out perfectly.
john amarios
[email protected]This is the best Mardi Gras king cake recipe I've ever tried. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese filling is divine.
Akbar Akbar
[email protected]I made this king cake for a Mardi Gras party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Ali Akram
[email protected]The cream cheese filling in this king cake is to die for! It's so smooth and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with the sweet cake.
huzaifa tariq
[email protected]I've made this king cake recipe several times now, and it never disappoints. The instructions are easy to follow, and the results are always delicious.
Drew Peter
[email protected]This Mardi Gras king cake was a hit at my party! The cream cheese filling was rich and creamy, and the cake itself was moist and fluffy. I loved the colorful decoration, too.