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King Cake Recipe

A traditional cake associated with the festival of Epiphany at the end of the Christmas season in a number of countries.
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 12 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 2 tsp Dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup Warm water
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1/2 cup Butter melted
  • 2 units Eggs beaten
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 unit Plastic baby figurine optional

Instructions: 

  • 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
  • 2. Add the milk, melted butter, beaten eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
  • 3. Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic.
  • 4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
  • 5. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Punch down the dough and shape it into a ring on a greased baking sheet. If using, insert the plastic baby figurine into the dough.
  • 6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cake is golden brown. Allow it to cool before serving.

Notes:

King Cake is often decorated with colored sugar or icing in the traditional Mardi Gras colors of purple, green, and gold.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

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