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Bake both rings in the preheated oven in the upper and lower thirds until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean, or when a thermometer inserted into the center of the dough reads 190 F, about 25 minutes, rotating sheet trays 180 degrees and top to bottom, halfway through baking to ensure even browning. Divide frosting evenly between 4 bowls. Stir 1 tablespoon of milk into each bowl to thin frosting. Use frosting in one bowl to drizzle over cooled cake. Step 1 For the dough: In a medium bowl, stir together the yeast, water, and 2 teaspoons of the sugar. Let the mixture stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Step 2 In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the yeast mixture, milk, butter, eggs, salt, and remaining 1/2 cup of the sugar. Remove the cake from the oven. After about 15 minutes, transfer it from the baking sheet to a rack to cool. To make the icing: Beat together all of the icing ingredients, dribbling in the final 2 teaspoons milk until the icing is thick yet pourable. Pour the icing over the completely cooled cake. Enjoy this delicious homemade Mardi Gras King Cake this year and let the good times roll! Made with a sweet brioche dough and a cinnamon or cream cheese filling, this is the best king cake recipe and 1,000x better than anything you’ll find in a grocery store or bakery! ¾ teaspoons kosher salt. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. ¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg. 1/8 teaspoon almond extract. 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (chopped) 2 teaspoons grated orange zest (chopped) Key Ingredients for Mardi Gras King Cake . Don't let the long ingredient list fool you—the bulk of this celebratory cake is made up with pantry staples like butter, sugar, flour, egg yolks, and milk. Active dry yeast, a few special flavorings, powdered sugar, and sanding sugars round out the list. To make Mardi Gras king cake, you'll need: Mardi Gras King Cake Tradition . The king cake tradition dates back hundreds of years and was originally made to celebrate Epiphany or Three Kings Day. Baking a tiny plastic baby into a king cake wasn’t common practice until the 1800s. Step #6: Second Dough Rise – Move the roll to a parchment-lined baking sheet, bring the ends together to form an oval and pinch the ends together.Cover the dough with oiled plastic wrap and a kitchen towel and let rise for 30 minutes. Store leftover Mardi Gras birthday cake in an airtight container or cake dome at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Enjoy at room temperature. Freeze the cake whole or cut into individual slices tightly wrapped in 2 layers of plastic wrap and 1 layer of aluminum foil for up to 1 month. King cake is a must for every Mardi Gras celebration, but it takes some time and dedication to make from scratch. Use my clever shortcut recipe to make an easy (but delicious) king cake. Turn out onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. If you can’t make it down to the Big Easy for Mardi Gras this year, no worries! Bring Mardi Gras into your own home and kitchen! This basic yeast cake is layered with delicious cinnamon and then topped with a sweet lemon icing and then topped with the classic Mardi Gras colors. Whip up a batch of authentic gumbo and then serve this for dessert! Make ahead and freeze your cake: Let the unfrosted cake cool completely, then wrap in a double layer of plastic wrap and foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight at room temperature, then frost before serving. Time to let the dough rise. Coat a large bowl with some oil to prevent sticking. Transfer the dough to the bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with a clan kitchen towel and place in a warm spot It's Mardi Gras time! Mardi Gras conjures up images of fun, frivolity and feasting and no Mardi Gras celebration would be complete without a colorful King Cake. A brioche or sweet roll dough is braided, baked in a circle and decorated with icing and purple, green and gold sugars. Kind of like a crown shaped cinnamon roll all dressed up for a party. Step 9. Roll the dough out into a large rectangle, about 20 inches long. Step 10. Cinnamon Filling – Brush on softened butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Cover the entire dough. These three colors are also the official colors of Mardi Gras. King Cake is an essential part of Mardi Gras celebrations in Louisiana and is enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you buy it from a bakery, make it at home, or try it at a Mardi Gras party, King Cake is sure to bring joy and sweetness to your celebration. This Mardi Gras cake is actually very easy to make although, looking at the cake, it looks difficult. The 3 colored frosting paired with the design makes this cake look amazing. The cake is fluffy and moist and perfect for any Mardi Gras celebration. The traditional Mardi Gras King Cake recipe has a soft, yeasted dough swirled with cinnamon sugar and a sweet cinnamon almond glaze. Festooned with green, purple, and gold Mardi Gras colored sprinkles, this uniquely New Orleans confection is excellent for breakfast or brunch with a cup of strong, hot chicory coffee or café au lait.
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