New Orleans King Cake
New Orleans King Cake is a vibrant and festive dessert that captures the essence of Mardi Gras in every delicious slice. This delightful treat features a soft, sweet brioche-like dough filled with rich cinnamon and sugar, all beautifully adorned with colorful icing. Perfect for celebrations or family gatherings, this cake is easy to make and customizable, allowing you to add your favorite fillings. Embrace the joyous spirit of Carnival with this show-stopping dessert that promises to be the highlight of any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 ¼ tsp)
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F/43°C)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- Colored sugar or icing (for decoration)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix warm milk and yeast; let sit until bubbly (about 5 minutes). Add sugar, melted butter, eggs, flour, and salt; mix to form a sticky dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm area until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle, spread with melted butter, and sprinkle with cinnamon and brown sugar. Roll tightly and shape into a circle on a baking sheet.
- Cover again and let rise for another 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before decorating with colored sugar or icing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg