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Mardi Gras King Cake Donuts: A Sweet Memory

Mardi Gras King Cake Donuts
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Celebrate Mardi Gras with these delightful King Cake Donuts! These baked donuts capture the iconic cinnamon-sugar flavor of a traditional King Cake, made easy for your home kitchen. They’re a fun and festive treat perfect for Fat Tuesday or any day you crave a taste of New Orleans.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: Purple, green, and gold sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a donut pan or line with baking cups.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each mold about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. While the donuts are cooling, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk if needed to reach your desired consistency.
  9. Once the donuts are completely cool, dip the tops into the glaze.
  10. If desired, immediately sprinkle with purple, green, and gold sprinkles.
  11. Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg to the donut batter.
  • If you don’t have a donut pan, you can bake these as mini muffins. Adjust baking time accordingly.
  • The glaze can be adjusted to your preference; add more or less milk for a thicker or thinner coating.

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