Bavarian Cream Filled King Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour 4 cups High-protein flour recommended
• Active dry yeast 2¼ tsp Fresh yeast ensures perfect rise
• Granulated sugar ½ cup Adds sweetness and helps activate yeast
• Warm milk ¾ cup Temperature around 110°F
• Unsalted butter ½ cup Room temperature
• Large eggs 2 Room temperature
• Salt 1 tsp Enhances overall flavor
• Vanilla extract 1 tsp Adds depth to dough
• Heavy cream 2 cups Chilled
• Whole milk 1 cup Whole milk ensures richness
• Egg yolks 6 Large eggs
• Granulated sugar ½ cup Fine granulated
• Cornstarch ¼ cup Helps thicken filling
• Vanilla bean 1 Or 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• Gelatin 2 tsp Stabilizes cream
• Powdered sugar 2 cups For smooth glaze
• Heavy cream ¼ cup Adds richness
• Vanilla extract 1 tsp Flavor enhancement
• Purple sanding sugar ¼ cup Traditional Mardi Gras color
• Gold sanding sugar ¼ cup Festive decoration
• Green sanding sugar ¼ cup Completes color trio