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Mini King Cakes

Mini King Cakes

Delightful mini pastries filled with sweet cinnamon and sugar, perfect for celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 cakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Provides structure for the dough.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar Adds sweetness to the dough.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 packet Active dry yeast 2 1/4 teaspoons, crucial for dough rise.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Warmed to activate yeast.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted butter Melted, adds richness.
  • 1 large Egg Provides moisture and richness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Adds flavor.
Filling Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar Sweet filling base.
  • 1 tablespoon Ground cinnamon Adds warmth and flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted butter Softened for filling.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped pecans Optional, adds crunch.
  • 1/2 cup Raisins Optional, adds sweetness.
Glaze Ingredients
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar For sweet glaze.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk To thin the glaze.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract For flavor in glaze.
  • Colored sugar sprinkles Purple, green, and gold for decoration.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Muffin tin
  • Rolling Pin
  • whisk
  • baking sheet
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix warm milk with active dry yeast and let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  3. Add melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
  4. Pour the yeast mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
  5. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  7. While the dough is rising, prepare the filling by mixing brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter in a small bowl. Add pecans and raisins if desired.
  8. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
  9. Spread the filling mixture evenly over the dough, then roll it tightly from one long side to the other to form a log.
  10. Cut the log into 1-inch thick pieces and place them cut-side up in a greased muffin tin.
  11. Cover the muffin tin with a cloth and let the mini king cakes rise for another 30 minutes.
  12. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the mini king cakes for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  13. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  14. Drizzle the glaze over the warm mini king cakes and sprinkle with colored sugar sprinkles.

Notes

Mini King Cakes are perfect for celebrations and can be customized with various fillings and toppings.