King Cake

Name: King Cake
Total time: 360 min
Ingredients: 1 cup whole milk; 3 large eggs; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled; 4 1/2 cups (22 1/2 ounces/638 grams) all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces/99 grams) granulated sugar; 2 1/4 teaspoons instant or rapid-rise yeast; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/4 cups pecans, toasted and ground fine; 3/4 cup packed (5 1/4 ounces/149 grams) light brown sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 miniature porcelain toy baby (optional); 2 cups (8 ounces/227 grams) confectioners' sugar; 2-3 tablespoons whole milk; 1 tablespoon each yellow, green, and purple colored decorating sugar

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The colors of Mardi Gras—not to mention a delicious cinnamon-pecan swirl—make this tasty cake festive enough for any party.

Keywords

Desserts or Baked Goods
Southern
Cakes

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