Learn how to make a classic King Cake! This king cake recipe makes a beautiful, soft bread that is decorated with a simple glaze and colorful festive sprinkles.
Recipe: https://sugarspunrun.com/king-cake-recipe/
Ingredients
1 cup milk (236ml) (I prefer to use whole milk)
⅓ cup water
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
⅓ cup granulated sugar (70g)
5 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (70g)
1 large egg
2 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons table salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional
5 cups bread flour, plus additional as needed (625g) (may substitute all-purpose flour, see note)
Filling
½ cup light or dark brown sugar, firmly packed (100g)
1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon table salt
4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (57g)
Egg wash
1 large egg
1 teaspoon water
Glaze & Topping
1 cup powdered sugar (125g)
1-2 Tablespoons milk
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Green, purple, and yellow or gold sanding sugar or sprinkles
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Instructions
See recipe link for full instructions.
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