Chocolate King Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 4 cups, Sifted
• Granulated sugar - 1/2 cup
• Active dry yeast - 2 1/4 teaspoons, About 1 packet
• Warm whole milk - 1 cup, Heated to 110°F (warm)
• Unsalted butter - 1/2 cup (1 stick), Melted and slightly cooled
• Large eggs - 3, Room temperature
• Ground cinnamon - 2 teaspoons
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips - 1 cup
• Unsweetened cocoa powder - 3 tablespoons
• Brown sugar - 1/2 cup, Packed
• Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Unsalted butter - 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons), Melted
• Heavy cream - 2 tablespoons, Optional, for extra creaminess
• Powdered sugar - 2 cups, Sifted for a smooth glaze
• Whole milk - 3 to 4 tablespoons, Adjust for drizzling consistency
• Food coloring - purple, green, and gold (traditional Mardi Gras colors)
• Colored sanding sugar or sprinkles - To decorate generously