King Cake
- 1 roll frozen bread dough, thawed
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1-1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk (more if needed but stir this amount first, you’ll be surprised how far this goes!)
- 1 tsp clear butter or vanilla flavoring
In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and extract and mix until creamy and well blended. Spread over dough to within an inch of each side. Roll up longways (to make a long log) and brush the final edge with water before pressing it into the log to seal.
Take log and form into a circle, pressing the ends into each other and brushing with water if needed to seal together. Spray top lightly with cooking spray and cover with plastic wrap. Set in warm place to rise for 45 minute to an hour.
Remove plastic wrap and bake in 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes. Allow to cool.
Mix confectioner’s glaze and drizzle over top of cake with a spoon. Immediately sprinkle colored sprinkles over glaze if desired. Allow to sit until glaze hardens
Mmm, what a great recipe for making king cake easier and still every bit as delicious.
ReplyDeleteI've got to try this easy king cake! My family loves king cake and the local bakery sells one for $25 that we always get it but I think this one will top it!
ReplyDeleteSo Easy and soo yummy - making mine this week!
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to make a King Cake. I didn't realize it was just bread dough. It would be great to make homemade bread dough and just jazz it up a bit with some spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. I might have to give this a try.
ReplyDeleteYour King Cake looks pretty and sounds easy too. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Beth