The Stay At Home Chef · by Allison Miller

Traditional King Cake

Name: Traditional King Cake
Prep time: 120 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 1, 1 Large Cake
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 cup warm milk (105 to 110 degrees F); 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons active dry yeast; 3-4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup salted butter (melted); 5 large egg yolks; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 4 tablespoons salted butter (softened); 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 cups powdered sugar; 3-4 tablespoons milk; gold, green, and purple sprinkles (, for decorating)

NUTRITION · PER SERVING150M COOK

CAL —·PRO 100%

CARBS ——

15G FIBER

FAT 267G—

160G SAT107G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A soft, slightly sweet yeast cake traditional to Mardi Gras with cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon notes. Decorated with a glaze and gold. A festive centerpiece for celebrations.

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Ingredients

serves 1

1 cup warm milk (105 to 110 degrees F)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons active dry yeast
3-4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup salted butter (melted)
5 large egg yolks
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 tablespoons salted butter (softened)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 cups powdered sugar
3-4 tablespoons milk
gold, green, and purple sprinkles (, for decorating)

At a glance

PER SERVING · TIME 150M