Specialty King Cake Recipes (2 Ways)
I've done over my original king cake recipe several times now, so I finally branched off to make these two variations: bananas foster and dulce de leche. These utilize my original dough recipe but with specialized fillings and icings for each cake that make for wonderful variety.
-Mardi Gras Sprinkles:
-Large 21x15 baking sheet:
Ingredients:
Tangzhong:
60g bread flour (1/2 cup)
120ml water (1/2 cup)
180ml whole milk (3/4 cup)
Dough:
9g active dry yeast (~1 packet)
100g sugar (1/2 cup)
120ml whole milk (1/2 cup)
600g bread flour (5 cups), plus more
10g kosher salt (1.5 tsp)
Grated nutmeg
2 whole eggs
2 egg yolks
113g softened butter (8 tbsp or 1 stick)
*Bananas foster:*
Filling:
150g brown sugar (3/4 cup)
57g unsalted butter (4 tbsp)
8g cinnamon (1 tbsp)
2 bananas, sliced into thin coins
2 tbsp rum
113g cream cheese (4oz or half block)
Pinch salt
Icing:
320g powdered sugar (2.5 cups)
113g cream cheese (4oz or half block)
57g butter (4 tbsp)
4g lemon juice (1 tsp)
2 tbsp rum
2 tbsp corn syrup
2 tsp vanilla
Pinch salt
Whole milk until desired consistency
Chopped pecans for sprinkling
*Dulce de leche:*
Filling:
57g softened unsalted butter (4 tbsp)
30ml heavy cream (2 tbsp)
100g dulce de leche
150g brown sugar (3/4 cup)
8g cinnamon (1 tbsp)
Pinch salt
Icing:
260g powdered sugar (2 cups)
57g softened unsalted butter (4 tbsp)
227g cream cheese (8oz block)
50g dulce de leche
4g lemon juice (1 tsp)
2 tbsp corn syrup
2 tsp vanilla
Pinch salt
Whole milk until desired consistency
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How to make King Cake | Easy Mardi Gras King Cake Recipe
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In this episode of In the Kitchen with Matt, I will show you how to make a King Cake. This easy Mardi Gras King Cake recipe is perfect for that celebration. Hide the little plastic baby on in the inside and the person who gets the slice will have good fortune and luck that year. Also, they are supposed to throw the following Mardi Gras party and make the next King Cake. You can find out more information about the History of the King Cake online. There are lots of varieties of cake, but this is a common one found here in the United States. This king cake recipe is super simple to make, if I can do it, you can do it. Let's get baking!
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Ingredients:
3/4 cup of milk (whole, 2%, etc.) (180ml)
2 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast (rapid rise or instant yeast as well) (8g)
1/4 cup butter, melted (55g)
1/4 cup white granulated sugar (50g)
1/2 cup sour cream (120g) (optional)
2 large eggs
3 to 3 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour (360 to 420g)
1/2 tsp. salt (2g)
Filling
2/3 cup packed brown sugar (135g)
2 tsp. ground cinnamon (5g)
6 tbsp. softened butter (85g)
Icing
1 to 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar (confectioners, icing) (120 to 180g)
1 to 1 1/2 tbsp. milk (15 to 22ml)
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract (2ml)
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The Easiest Mardi Gras King Cake Recipe You'll Ever Make
Mardi Gras is officially here, and to celebrate we're whipping up some sweet mini king cakes that are as easy as 1-2-3! We've taken the hard work out with a few simple tricks, but if you're inclined to make the full version, we also have a great recipe for that as well!
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Praline and Cream King Cake
Introducing the Praline and Cream King Cake – a Mardi Gras masterpiece that's fit for royalty! ????✨ Layers of cinnamon-spiced dough embrace a luscious cream cheese filling and a decadent praline surprise. Every bite is a symphony of sweet Southern flavors. Let the good times roll with this indulgent tradition! ????????????
Ingredients:
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) Rapid Rise yeast
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened and cut into 12 pieces
Praline Filling:
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup chopped pecans
Cream Cheese Filling:
• 1 block softened cream cheese
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Filling:
• 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Icing:
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorations:
• Yellow, green, and gold sugars
• Plastic baby (optional)
Directions:
1. Prepare the praline filling: Remove the label from a can of sweetened condensed milk and place it in a pressure cooker, fully submerged in warm water. Cook for 40 minutes, then allow it to cool completely before opening. Lightly toast 1 cup of chopped pecans in a dry pan, then mix the caramelized milk with toasted pecans. Place this mixture into a piping bag or a small Ziplock bag.
2. Prepare the cream cheese filling by combining softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla. Place the mixture into a piping bag or a small Ziplock bag (cut a 1/2 hole in the corner if using a Ziplock).
3. In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, mix 3 1/2 cups of flour and yeast on low for about 30 seconds.
4. In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk, sugar, and salt until the sugar dissolves and the milk reaches about 125 degrees Fahrenheit. Be cautious not to overheat.
5. With the mixer on low, pour in the liquid mixture and mix until incorporated. Add eggs one at a time. Continue mixing until a dough forms. Clean off the paddle and switch to a dough hook. Adjust the flour as needed to achieve a soft dough. Add the softened butter, piece by piece, kneading until each piece is absorbed.
6. Knead the dough for eight minutes on low until it clears the sides of the bowl. Adjust with additional flour (1 tablespoon at a time) if too sticky or water if too dry. Every 2 minutes, stop the machine, scrape the dough off the hook, and continue kneading.
7. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead a few times to ensure it's smooth and elastic. Form it into a ball, place it in a greased bowl (turning it once to grease the top), cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
8. While the dough chills, make the cinnamon filling by combining brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and softened butter.
9. Roll the chilled dough into a 15 x 25 inch rectangle, starting from the center and rolling outward. Cut into 3 even strips, spread the cinnamon filling over all strips. Pipe the cream cheese filling onto the center strip and praline filling onto the end strips. Roll each strip individually, leaving room on the edges. Braid the entire length and form it into a ring, tucking the edges into each other.
10. Transfer the ring to a lined baking sheet and let it rise for about 10 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F while it rises. Bake until golden brown (20 – 35 minutes). After removing it from the oven, let it cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before placing it on a cooling rack to cool completely.
11. If desired, insert a plastic baby into the cake by flipping it upside down and pressing it between the braids.
12. For the icing, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Adjust with additional milk or powdered sugar for the desired consistency. Spoon the icing over the cake and immediately sprinkle with colored sugar, alternating between the three colors.
This King Cake is a celebration of flavors and traditions. Enjoy this festive treat, and may it bring you luck if you find the hidden baby! ????????✨
Mardi Gras King Cake | Emeril Lagasse
In New Orleans, the first day of Mardi Gras is celebrated with King Cake. A cross between a yeasted coffee cake and a cinnamon roll, it’s prepared with a cream cheese filling in which there’s a hidden surprise. And to top it off, it’s always decorated in the colors of Mardi Gras—yellow, green and purple.
Emeril Lagasse introduces a show dedicated to Mardi Gras and mixes dry ingredients to start making traditional king cake.
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King Cake ???? Classic Puff Pastry – Bruno Albouze
Secret for making perfect king cake / Gâteau Des Rois. In use: Homemade classic puff pastry filled with a toasted almond cream scented with Cointreau filling ????
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