Cajun Ninja King Cake Recipe
Do you like sweet cake with a little spice? Then you will love the Cajun Ninja King Cake Recipe. This cake has a Southern taste with a fun twist.
Equipment
- Big mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Rolling Pin
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper
- Small pan
- Wire rack
- Small plastic baby (optional)
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 ¼ tsp dry yeast
- ½ cup sugar
- 4 cups flour
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 tsp salt
For the Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla
For the Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Green purple, and gold sugar
Instructions
Step 1:
- Warm the milk. Add the yeast.
Step 2:
- Wait 5 minutes.
Step 3:
- Add sugar, eggs, butter, and salt. Mix well.
Step 4:
- Add flour slowly. Mix to make dough.
Step 5:
- Knead dough for 8 minutes on flour.
Step 6:
- Put dough in a bowl. Cover it. Wait 1 hour.
Step 7:
- Mix the filling until it’s smooth.
Step 8:
- Roll dough flat. Spread the filling.
Step 9:
- Roll it like a log. Shape into a ring.
Step 10:
- Put it on a tray. Let it rise for 30 minutes.
Step 11:
- Bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes. Let cool.
Step 12:
- Mix glaze. Pour over the cake.
Step 13:
- Add colored sugar. Put in the baby if you want.
Notes
- Use fresh yeast.
- Don’t bake too long.
- Cold filling spreads better.
- Use parchment so it won’t stick.
- Add spice if you like heat.