A traditional Mardi Gras King Cake, a sweet and festive treat filled with cinnamon and sugar, perfect for celebrating the carnival season.
Preparation time
1h 30min
Cooking time
30min
Ingredients
12 Servings
- 7 g active dry yeast
- 500 g all-purpose flour
- 5 g cinnamon
- 100 g colored sugar
- 2 eggs
- 30 ml milk
- 200 g powdered sugar
- 5 g salt
- 100 g sugar
- 115 g unsalted butter
- 240 ml warm milk
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
Step 2
In a separate bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add melted butter and eggs to the yeast mixture and mix well.
Step 4
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
Step 5
Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
Step 6
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Step 7
Roll out the dough into a rectangle and sprinkle with cinnamon and additional sugar if desired.
Step 8
Shape the dough into a ring and place on a baking sheet.
Step 9
Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
Step 10
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake the cake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 11
Allow the cake to cool before drizzling with a mixture of powdered sugar and milk.
Step 12
Decorate with colored sugar and enjoy!