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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. 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: 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! Recipe Ingredients for King Cake. 1 cup lukewarm milk, about 110 degrees . 1/2 cup granulated sugar. 2 tablespoons dry yeast. 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 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. To make a larger cake, double the recipe. Form a long, narrow, 48" x 6" rectangle, and dollop the filling down the center of the dough. Fold each edge up and over the filling until they meet at the top; roll and pinch the edges together to seal the filling inside as much as possible. 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. A festive brioche crown adorned with vibrant sugars and hiding a lucky surprise - the Mardi Gras King Cake transforms a rich, sweet dough into a celebration of New Orleans tradition. This homemade version captures all the joy and symbolism of the carnival season while delivering a tender, flavorful treat that surpasses any store-bought variety. 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. 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) To make the cake, heat milk in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and whisk in the granulated sugar, yeast, and a heaping tablespoon of the flour, mixing until both the sugar and the yeast have dissolved. Other King Cake Recipes: I have made many variations of the King Cake in my day. Some are super simple, like this Quick and Easy Mardi Gras King Cake. And, others stick to the traditional nature of the original recipe. All are absolutely delicious if you ask me. Try them out, and let me know in the comment section below which one you like the best: This soft, moist, and fluffy king cake recipe is inspired by my hometown bakery in New Orleans East, Dong Phuong Bakery. The brioche, ring-less king cake is a unique take on the traditional and is absolutely delicious! Recipe makes a large king cake, great for groups. See notes for making a smaller size. 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 Make dough: Combine sour cream, 1/3 cup sugar, butter, and salt in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir until butter melts, about 5 minutes. Begin by preparing the yeast. Heat up the milk to 100 to 110 F (37 to 43 C). Then add a pinch of the sugar to the milk along with the yeast. Mix the yeast in a little bit with a fork. 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. New Orleans king cakes take after the Southern French tradition of a ring-shaped cake made with a rich yeasted bread similar to brioche bread, but as Walker explained to me, there is a lot of room for the individual baker’s tastes and interpretation. This traditional Mardi Gras King cake recipe is worlds better than anything you can buy at the grocery store. This simple spiced yeast dough gets filled with a cinnamon sugar filling, twisted into a ring, and adorned with colored sugar. Add a tiny plastic baby to pull the tradition full circle!
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