Servings: 1 cakes
Calories: 350kcal
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- Small mixing bowl
- measuring cups, and spoons
- Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- kitchen towel
- Mixer with dough kneader attachment (optional).
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour: Providing a sturdy foundation for the dough ensuring a hearty and satisfying texture.
- 1/4 cup Lukewarm Water: Activating the yeast promoting a gentle rise, and enhancing the overall moisture content of the dough.
- 1 envelope 1/4 oz Active Dry Yeast: The key leavening agent, activating and expanding the dough for a light and fluffy consistency.
- 1/4 tablespoon Salt: Elevating the overall taste by imparting a subtle savory note and regulating the yeast's fermentation process.
- 1/4 cup Sugar: Adding a touch of sweetness to balance the flavors creating a delightful contrast to the savory elements.
- 1/2 cup Whole Milk: Enhancing the dough's tenderness and contributing to a soft and moist crumb resulting in a delectably tender final product.
- 1 Egg: Acting as a binding agent providing structure to the dough while adding a golden hue to the baked goods for an appealing visual touch.
- 1/2 4 oz Block of Cream Cheese: Introducing a velvety and creamy texture to the dough, ensuring a luscious mouthfeel and delightful richness.
- 1/2 stick Salted Butter: Infusing a rich and buttery flavor into the dough contributing to a tender and flavorful result.
- 2 tablespoons White Sugar: White sugar adds a straightforward sweetness balancing the brown sugar and contributing to a harmonious sweetness that isn't overly rich.
- 2 tablespoons Light Brown Sugar: Light brown sugar with its subtle molasses notes, imparts a warm and caramel-like sweetness, enhancing the overall flavor profile with a gentle richness.
- 1/4 stick Butter melted: Melted butter, rich and golden, coats the ingredients, providing a luxurious mouthfeel and infusing a buttery richness that enhances the overall indulgence of the mixture.
- 1 tablespoon Cinnamon: Cinnamon with its warm and aromatic spice, introduces a layer of comforting flavor, creating a perfect balance between sweet and spiced notes.
- 1 tablespoon Milk: One tablespoon of milk whether whole or any other variety, blends seamlessly with the confectioner's sugar, contributing a subtle creaminess and ensuring a smooth consistency for the glaze.
- 1/2 cup Confectioners Sugar: A generous half-cup of confectioners sugar finely powdered to create a smooth and delicate texture, adds a sweet and snowy finish, providing a light and sugary glaze.
- Gold Sanding Sugar: Gold sanding sugar sparkling and luxurious, imparts a touch of elegance and a subtle sugary crunch, enhancing the visual appeal of your creation.
- Purple Sanding Sugar: Purple sanding sugar vibrant and visually appealing, decorates the treat with a burst of color, adding a delightful crunch and a touch of sweetness to every bite.
- Green Sanding Sugar: Green sanding sugar lively and festive, brings a burst of color and a hint of sweetness to the mix, adding a playful and decorative element to your culinary creation.
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of flour, 1/4 cup of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- In a separate small bowl, dissolve 1 packet of active dry yeast in 1/2 cup of lukewarm water.
- Add the activated yeast mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- In a saucepan, melt 1/2 cup of cream cheese and 1/2 cup of butter. Once melted, stir in an additional 1/4 cup of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of salt until smooth. Then add in 1 cup of whole milk and mix well before allowing it to cool. Once cooled, add in the yeast mixture and 2 eggs.
- Using a dough kneader attachment on a stand mixer, mix the dough on low speed for approximately 5 minutes.
- Once mixed, cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 1.5 hours.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a large rectangle.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle cinnamon generously over the cream cheese mixture.
- Roll up the dough tightly into a log, sealing the edges by pinching them together.
- Place the rolled dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and form it into a circle.
- Cover and let rise for an additional 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before preparing the glaze.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of milk and 1 cup of confectioner sugar until smooth.
- Pour the glaze over the cooled king cake and top with gold, purple, and green sanding sugar for decoration.
- Slice and serve to enjoy this delicious Cajun Ninja king cake!
Notes
- To ensure that the cake rises evenly, make sure to evenly spread the batter in the cake pan.
- To prevent the cake from sticking to the pan, make sure to grease the pan thoroughly.
- For a sweeter cake, increase the amount of sugar called for in the recipe.
- For a more intense Cajun flavor, add more cayenne pepper to the cake batter.
- For a crunchier topping, increase the amount of pecans or add other nuts such as walnuts or almonds.
- For a richer flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cake batter.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal
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