Traditional New Orleans King Cake

Name: Traditional New Orleans King Cake
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 3/4 cup sugar, divided; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°); 2 large egg yolks, room temperature; 1-1/4 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 large egg, beaten; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 2 to 3 tablespoons water; Green, purple and yellow sugars

Instructions

Prep:40minCook:25min

Get in on the fun of traditional king cake by hiding a little toy baby in the cake. Whoever finds it has one year of good luck! —Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah

Updated at: Thu, 02 May 2024 13:13:16 GMT