Description
Delight in the vibrant flavors of Mardi Gras with these King Cake Cinnamon Rolls. This festive treat combines the beloved cinnamon roll with the celebratory spirit of king cake, offering fluffy dough swirled with sweet cinnamon filling and topped with a colorful glaze. Perfect for brunch or dessert, each bite is a joyous celebration that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
- 3 tbsp milk or cream (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit until frothy (5 minutes). Whisk in sugar, melted butter, and eggs.
- In another bowl, mix flour, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually combine with wet ingredients until a soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm area until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle (½ inch thick). Spread softened butter on top and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Roll tightly into a log, slice into equal pieces (about 2 inches), and place in a greased baking dish. Let rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake rolls for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg