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King Cake in a Bread Machine

A festive treat that’s both easy and delicious, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Instant yeast
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Milk warm
  • 1/2 cup Butter softened
For the Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar
For the Glaze
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup Milk or cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather Ingredients: Start by measuring out all your ingredients, including flour, sugar, yeast, and spices.
  2. Add to Bread Machine: Pour the wet ingredients into the bread machine first, followed by the dry ingredients.
  3. Select Settings: Choose the dough setting on your bread machine and let it mix for about 10-15 minutes.
  4. First Rise: Leave the dough in the machine to rise for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
  5. Shape the Cake: Remove the dough and roll it out into a rectangle. Spread your cinnamon-sugar filling evenly before rolling it up tightly into a log.
  6. Form Ring: Shape the log into a circle, pinching the ends together to form a ring.
  7. Second Rise: Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
  8. Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Mix Ingredients for Glaze: In a bowl, combine powdered sugar with milk and vanilla until smooth and pourable.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This delightful recipe for King Cake in a Bread Machine will surely become a family favorite!

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