Irresistible Festive King Cake Recipe for Joyful Celebrations
Celebrate with this festive and delicious King Cake that brings joy to any celebration!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup colored sugar (for decoration)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture.
- Gradually mix in the flour, salt, and cinnamon. Knead until smooth.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Shape into a ring, place on a baking sheet, and let rise again.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool then decorate with colored sugar.
Notes
- Add a small figurine inside the cake for fun!
- Serve with a side of cream cheese icing for extra sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: King Cake, Festive Recipe, Celebrations