Easy King Cake
A delightful and festive pastry perfect for celebrating gatherings, easy king cake features a rich cream cheese filling and decorative icing, making it a joyful addition to any festivity.
Ingredients
For the dough and filling
- 2 packages refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened Ensure cream cheese is softened for easy mixing
- 1 cup powdered sugar For the filling
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup granulated sugar For sprinkling on top of the filling
- 1 egg for egg wash Gives the cake a golden color
For the icing and decoration
- 1 cup powdered sugar For icing
- 2-3 tsp milk For icing consistency
- Purple, green, and gold sugar sprinkles For decoration
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Unroll one package of crescent roll dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, pressing seams together to form a rectangle.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a small edge around the sides.
- Sprinkle the granulated sugar over the cream cheese filling.
- Unroll the second package of crescent roll dough and place it over the filling, pressing the edges to seal.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the dough into a ring by cutting slits along the edges. Twist the dough segments slightly to create a decorative effect.
- Beat the egg and brush it over the top of the dough to give it a nice golden color when baked.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, prepare the icing by mixing 1 cup powdered sugar with 2-3 tsp milk until smooth and desired consistency is reached.
Finishing Touches
- Once the cake cools, drizzle the icing over the top and then sprinkle purple, green, and gold sugar decorations for a festive touch.
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Notes
For best results, ensure cream cheese is softened and store leftovers in the refrigerator. Optional: Hide a small plastic baby inside the cake before serving for a fun tradition.