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Traditional king cake is a big process that involves making a dough with yeast. On Mardi Gras (aka Fat Tuesday), we don’t have time for that! Enter: this easier, but pretty satisfying king cake with crescent dough.
To make an almond-filled King Cake: Crumble 1 cup (10 ounces) almond paste into a large bowl with 4 tablespoons softened butter and 1 teaspoon almond extract. Beat until the butter is incorporated. Add 1/2 cup Baker’s Special Sugar (superfine sugar) or granulated sugar, and 2 cups fresh soft white bread crumbs.
If you can’t get to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, this homemade King Cake is the next best thing. While it’s made in the traditional ring shape, this classic Mardi Gras King Cake recipe doesn’t need braiding or filling.
The King Cake is a New Orleans tradition that involves a pastry, a small plastic baby, and a party. The King Cake is baked with a small plastic baby hidden inside, the person who gets the slice with baby in it has to host the next party. Read the full recipe after the video. Scald milk, remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup of butter.
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