King Cake

King cake is a colorful and festive dessert for Mardi Gras celebrations! With its gorgeous swirl of purple, green and gold icing, this sweet and soft cake is a treat for both the eyes and the taste buds. Whether you’re a seasoned king cake aficionado or a newcomer to this sugary delight, there’s no denying its irresistible charm!

Ingredients:

Dough

1 cup milk warm

1 packet instant dry yeast 2 ½ teaspoons

½ cup granulated sugar divided

⅓ cup unsalted butter melted

2 eggs room temperature

1 ½ teaspoons salt

4-5 cups all purpose flour

Filling

1 cup brown sugar packed

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

½ cup melted butter

¾ cup chopped pecans

Glaze

2 cups powdered sugar

4 tablespoons water

1 teaspoon vanilla

Colored sugar for the top green purple and yellow