Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup purple sanding sugar
- 1/4 cup gold sanding sugar
- 1/4 cup green sanding sugar
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
30 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to the wet ingredients alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Combine the three colors of sanding sugar in a small bowl. Brush the top of the cake with melted butter and sprinkle with the sanding sugar mixture.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1 slice):
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and buttery cinnamon roll-like dough
- Topped with a sprinkle of colorful sanding sugar
- Perfect for Mardi Gras or any festive occasion
User Comments:
- "This king cake is absolutely delicious! It's perfect for sharing and the Mardi Gras colors are so festive." - Sarah
- "I've never had a king cake before, but this one was so good! The dough was soft and the sugar coating was the perfect sweetness." - John
- "This recipe is easy to follow and the cake turns out perfect every time. I'll definitely be making this again for next year's Mardi Gras!" - Mary
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have a bundt pan, you can also use a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- To make the cake even more festive, you can insert a small plastic baby figurine into the cake before baking. Whoever finds the baby is said to be the king or queen of the day.
- Store the king cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
