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Irresistible Festive King Cake Recipe for Joyful Celebrations at Home

Irresistible Festive King Cake Recipe for Joyful Celebrations
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Celebrate with this delicious King Cake that’s perfect for festive occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup purple, green, and gold sugar for decoration

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit until frothy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
  3. Add eggs, flour, salt, vanilla, and cinnamon to the butter mixture.
  4. Mix until combined and add the yeast mixture.
  5. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes and let it rise in a warm area until doubled in size.
  6. Shape dough into a ring and let rise again.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 25-30 minutes.
  8. Once cooled, decorate with colored sugar.

Notes

  • For a filling, consider adding cream cheese or fruit preserves.
  • Customize the color of the sprinkles for different occasions.

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Keywords: King Cake, festive recipe, dessert

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