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Delicious Mardi Gras King Cake: Easy Recipe for Festive Fun

Delicious Mardi Gras King Cake Recipe for Festive Celebrations
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Celebrate Mardi Gras with this easy and delicious King Cake recipe that is sure to bring joy to your festive celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cream cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk (for icing)
  • colorful sugar for decoration

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix warm milk and yeast, and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Add flour, sugar, salt, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well to form a dough.
  3. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth. Allow it to rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
  4. Roll out the dough and spread cream cheese filling. Roll it tightly and shape into a ring.
  5. Place on a greased baking sheet and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Allow to cool and mix icing ingredients. Drizzle over the cake and add colorful sugar decorations.

Notes

  • This King Cake can be filled with different flavors like chocolate or fruit.
  • Use a plastic baby or figurine for traditional fun.

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Keywords: Mardi Gras, King Cake, festive recipe, easy dessert

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