Easy Cinnamon King Cake

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A homemade cinnamon king cake with cream cheese icing perfect for Mardi Gras.

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It's super easy to make It's a family favorite It's perfect for celebrating Mari Gras

It's so good, it'll be gone before you know it!

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– 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast – 1/2 milk – 1 tablespoon honey – 1/2 cup butter, melted – 1 tsp vanilla extract – 2 eggs – 3 cups all purpose flour – 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Ingredients:

– Cinnamon filling: 1/4 cup of butter, melted ; 1/2 cup of light brown sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract – Cream Cheese Icing: 1- 8oz block, completely softened cream cheese; 1 cup of powdered sugar

Ingredients:

In a glass measuring cup, heat 1/2 cup of milk until it reaches 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Add honey and mix well.

STEP ONE

Sprinkle the active dry yeast on top of the milk; do not stir. Allow to sit for at least 5 minutes to activate and become foamy.

STEP TWO

Add the melted butter, vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl. Mix soe then add the eggs, one at a time. Mix.

STEP THREE

Add the yeast mixture, and mix until incorporated.

STEP FOUR

Add the flour and ground cinnamon. Switch to a dough hook, and continue to mix until a dough ball is formed. You will continue to mix to knead the dough for another 5 minutes.

STEP FIVE

Transfer the king cake dough to a bowl, and place in a warm, draft-free space to allow to double in size, about 1 hour.

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