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Soft and Moist Mardi Gras King Cake

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup warm whole milk (100110 Fº)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast (7 g)
  • 4 large eggs, room temp
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (568 g)
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 10 tbsp unsalted butter, softened to room temp, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 1/4 sticks)
  • 1 cup dark or light brown sugar (110 g)
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • pinch of kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp salted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter (3/4 stick)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened to room temp (1/2 block)
  • 2 cups confectioner’s sugar, packed
  • 2 1/2 tsp whole milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream, for brushing on top after baking
  • sanding sugar or sprinkles (purple, green, gold)

Instructions

  1. The Day Before – Mix the dough to rest overnight
  2. The Day Of – Shape & Bake the King Cake