Mini Mardi Gras King Cakes

Mardi Gras King Cakes are traditionally eaten during the Carnival season leading up to Mardi Gras, and they often contain a hidden trinket or figurine inside, symbolizing good luck and prosperity for the person who finds it.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 165 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Mini Mardi Gras King Cakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, French Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Pastry Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 45 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3840

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 teaspoon Active dry yeast
• ¹⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Warm water
• 3 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• ¹⁄₄ cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large Egg, beaten
• 4 ounce Cream cheese, softened
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoon Purple, green, and yellow sanding sugars

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and a pinch of sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well.
3. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and beaten egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
6. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal portions. Shape each portion into a small ball.
8. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them. Cover and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
9. Bake the mini king cakes for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
10. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the cream cheese filling by beating together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
11. Once the cakes are completely cooled, cut a small slit in each cake and pipe the cream cheese filling inside.
12. Decorate the cakes with purple, green, and yellow sanding sugars, alternating the colors in sections.
13. Serve and enjoy the mini Mardi Gras king cakes!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 25g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.