Best Moist King Cake Recipe
It’s that time of year again, and you know what that means! It’s time to break out the King Cake! This delicious and traditional cake is a staple in many households during the winter holidays. But how do you make the best moist King Cake? We’ve put together a recipe that is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
For this recipe, you’ll need:
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water (110-115 degrees)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 beaten egg, for glaze
Instructions
Making the Dough
In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water. In a large bowl, cream together the sugar, salt and butter. Add the eggs and beat until light and fluffy. Add the yeast mixture and beat until combined. Slowly add the flour, 1 cup at a time, and beat until the dough is smooth.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes. Place the dough into a greased bowl and cover with a damp towel. Let the dough rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Assembling the Cake
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a 15x18 inch rectangle. Spread the raisins, pecans, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cloves over the dough. Sprinkle with the brown sugar and dot with the melted butter. Roll the dough up, starting at the long end, and pinch the seams together to seal. Place the roll into the prepared pan.
In a small bowl, combine the orange zest and juice. Brush the mixture over the cake. Let the cake rise until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
Baking the Cake
Brush the cake with the beaten egg. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool before serving.
Nutrition
This recipe makes approximately 12 servings. Each serving contains approximately:
- 300 calories
- 15 grams of fat
- 35 grams of carbohydrates
- 4 grams of protein
- 1 gram of dietary fiber
- 200 milligrams of sodium
This King Cake recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends! The combination of sweet spices and the moist and fluffy dough makes this cake irresistible. Plus, it’s easy to make and it can be enjoyed all year round! So, why not try this recipe and make the best moist King Cake today?
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