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King Cake (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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King Cake (Food Network Kitchens)
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Ingredients
20
Count
Nutrition
445
Calories
Total time
85
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Make the cake: Heat the milk in a saucepan until scalding; transfer to a food processor, add the yeast and pulse to combine. Add 1/2 cup flour and the egg yolks; process to combine. Pour the remaining 2 cups flour evenly over the yeast mixture; do not process. Put the lid on; set aside for 90 minutes.
  2. Add the 2 whole eggs, granulated sugar, lemon zest, salt and nutmeg to the food processor; process to make a slightly textured dough, about 1 minute. With the machine running, slowly add the butter to make a smooth, sticky dough. Transfer the dough to a lightly buttered bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap; let rise in a warm place for 3 hours. Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and knead briefly; form into a ball and return to the bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
  3. Make the filling: Plump the raisins in the bourbon in a small saucepan over medium heat. Remove from the heat and add the brown sugar, pecans, vanilla, cinnamon, orange zest, salt and the bean or plastic baby; mix until combined and set aside.
  4. On a floured surface, roll the dough into a 20-by-7-inch rectangle, with the long edge facing you. Spoon the filling in an even layer over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border along the top and bottom. Fold the bottom and then the top edge over the filling to make a tight roll; pinch to seal. Transfer the roll seam-side down to a parchment-lined baking sheet; tuck one end into the other to form a ring. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place until the roll doubles in size, about 2 hours.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake the cake until firm and golden brown, about 40 minutes. Cool on a rack.
  6. Make the glaze: Mix 3 tablespoons water with the confectioners' sugar; brush 3 tablespoons glaze over the cake. Sprinkle with bands of colored sugar; drizzle with more glaze.
  7. Photograph by Lara Robby/Studio D
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 444.65 Kcal (1862 kJ)
Calories from fat 204.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.7g 35%
Cholesterol 61.5mg 21%
Sodium 265.04mg 11%
Potassium 188.15mg 4%
Total Carbs 55.69g 19%
Sugars 31.15g 125%
Dietary Fiber 2.37g 9%
Protein 6.64g 13%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 48.4mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 397.98 Kcal (1666 kJ)
Calories from fat 182.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.32g 35%
Cholesterol 55.05mg 21%
Sodium 237.21mg 11%
Potassium 168.4mg 4%
Total Carbs 49.84g 19%
Sugars 27.88g 125%
Dietary Fiber 2.12g 9%
Protein 5.94g 13%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.8mg 11%
Calcium 43.3mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.3
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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