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Mardi Gras Prize King’S Cake

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This International dessert features Water; warm (105-115 degree, Active dry yeast, Flour (to 4 1/2 cups, Sugar, Nutmeg; freshly grated. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1
Calories: 1345.4
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This International dessert features Water; warm (105-115 degree, Active dry yeast, Flour (to 4 1/2 cups, Sugar, Nutmeg; freshly grated. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Water; warm (105-115 degree)
  • 2 Pkgs Active dry yeast
  • 3 1/2 cup Flour (to 4 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg; freshly grated
  • 2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon rind; grated
  • 1/2 cup Water; lukewarm
  • 3 Eggs
  • 4 Egg Yolks
  • 1/2 cup Butter; softened
  • 1 Egg, lightly beaten with 1
Directions
  1. 1
    tsp milk 1 Dime, dried bean or -minature doll 3 c Confectioners sugar 1/4 c Lemon juice; strained 3 ts Water or more Green, purple and yellow sug -rs*
  2. 2
    Soften yeast in water.
  3. 3
    Combine flour, sugar, nutmeg, salt and lemon rind in a large bowl.
  4. 4
    Make a well in center.
  5. 5
    Add yeast mixture, milk, eggs, egg yolks and combine completely.
  6. 6
    Beat in butter until dough forms a ball.
  7. 7
    Place on floured board; incorporate more flour if necessary.
  8. 8
    Knead until smooth and elastic.
  9. 9
    Stir dough in well buttered bowl and turn so all surfaces are buttered.
  10. 10
    Cover with a towel and let rise 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
  11. 11
    Brush baking sheet in butter.
  12. 12
    Punch down on lightly floured board.
  13. 13
    Knead, then pat into a 14" cylinder.
  14. 14
    Place on baking sheet and form into a large ring.
  15. 15
    Press trinket into dough so that it is hidden.
  16. 16
    Set aside, covered with a towel, to rise 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  17. 17
    Before baking, brush top with the egg milk mixture.
  18. 18
    Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  19. 19
    Cool on wire rack.
  20. 20
    Beat icing ingredients until smooth.
  21. 21
    Spread over top of cake, letting drip down sides.
  22. 22
    Immediately sprinkle sugars over icing in 2" wide strips of purple, green and yellow stripes.
  23. 23
    Colored sugar is sold in baking supply houses.
  24. 24
    If you can't find it, tint icing with food coloring

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1345.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32.6g51%
Saturated Fat 17.3g87%
Cholesterol 204.4mg69%
Sodium 10305.6mg430%
Total Carbohydrate 228.4g77%
Dietary Fiber 9.3g38%
Sugars 31.4g
Protein 32.1g65%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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