
By tasteofhome.com
King Cake Recipe
Instructions
Prep:40minCook:25min
Here is the story behind this lucky dessert—and a guide on how to make king cake from scratch.
Updated at: Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:19:39 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
70
High
Glycemic Load
475
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories3931.5 kcal (197%)
Total Fat110.7 g (158%)
Carbs678.1 g (261%)
Sugars355.7 g (395%)
Protein64.6 g (129%)
Sodium3082.8 mg (154%)
Fiber16.5 g (59%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
1 servings

2 x 0.25 ounceactive dry yeast
packages

½ cupwater
warm, 110° to 115°

¾ cupsugar
divided

½ cupbutter
softened

½ cup2 % milk
warm, 110 ° to 115 °

2egg yolks
large, room temperature

1 ¼ teaspoonssalt

1 teaspoonlemon zest
grated

¼ teaspoonground nutmeg

3 ¼ cupsall-purpose flour

1 teaspoonground cinnamon

1egg
large, beaten

1 ½ cupsconfectioners' sugar

2 teaspoonslemon juice

2 tablespoonswater

green sugar

purple sugar

yellow sugar
Instructions
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