King Cake
Cajun

King Cake

A sweet, brioche-like cake swirled with cinnamon and covered in vibrant icing and colored sprinkles.

Hard3 hours

Where it comes from

Originating from the French and Spanish settlers, King Cake is a festive staple during Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

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What goes into it

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How it's made

  1. 1

    Prepare a dough with flour, yeast, butter, egg, milk, and sugar.

  2. 2

    Roll out the dough and sprinkle with cinnamon.

  3. 3

    Shape dough into a ring and let rise.

  4. 4

    Bake until golden brown and let cool.

  5. 5

    Frost with icing and decorate with sprinkles.

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