Traditional New Orleans King Cake

This Traditional New Orleans King Cake features a soft, spiced dough with a colorful topping. Perfect for a healthy breakfast, it’s a simple recipe that blends festive, aromatic flavors into a nutritious dish with minimal effort.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This cake is a nutritious, festive breakfast option that transforms soft, spiced dough with a colorful topping into a delightful treat, perfect for a healthy start. Easy to prepare, it’s packed with whole grains, flavor, and fun. Versatile—enjoy with coffee or share—this recipe offers a wholesome, indulgent experience.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

• Knead Well: Ensures a smooth, elastic dough.
• Use Fresh Yeast: Adds better rise and flavor.
• Bake on Low: Keeps cake tender and moist.
• Check Doneness: Should be golden but soft inside.
• Avoid Overmixing: Prevents tough texture.
• Serve Warm: Maximizes the spiced appeal.
• Cool Before Icing: Helps icing set.
• Adjust Sweetness: Taste and tweak honey if needed.
• Rest Before Serving: Allows flavors to meld.
• Use Non-Stick Pan: Prevents sticking.

Yield: 10 servings

Traditional New Orleans King Cake

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Spiced New Orleans king cake, healthy breakfast treat.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Additional Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes

Ingredients

• ¼ cup colored sugar
• ¼ cup honey
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 2 tsp active dry yeast
• 3 cups whole wheat flour

Instructions

1. Activate Yeast: In a bowl, mix warm almond milk, honey, and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Combine Wet and Dry: Add yeast mixture, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
4. Knead the Dough: Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
5. Let Dough Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
6. Shape the Cake: Punch down dough, shape into a ring, and place in a greased baking pan.
7. Bake the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden.
8. Check Doneness: Insert a toothpick; it should come out clean.
9. Cool and Decorate: Let cool for 15 minutes, then sprinkle with colored sugar.
10. Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve warm, savoring this spiced, festive delight!

Notes

• Knead well for smooth texture; use fresh yeast for rise.
• Bake on low to keep cake tender; check sweetness to taste.
• Store leftovers promptly to maintain freshness; reheat gently if needed.
• This recipe can be adapted for vegan diets with appropriate swaps.

Nutrition Information

Yield

10

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 211Total Fat 5gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 43mgSodium 169mgCarbohydrates 39gFiber 4gSugar 12gProtein 7g

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Ingredients Notes

• Whole Wheat Flour (3 cups): For structure and fiber.
• Active Dry Yeast (2 tsp): For rise.
• Honey (¼ cup): For natural sweetness.
• Eggs (2 large): For binding.
• Almond Milk (1 cup): Unsweetened, for moisture.
• Cinnamon (1 tsp): Ground, for warmth.
• Salt (½ tsp): Enhances flavor.
• Butter (2 tbsp): Melted, for richness.
• Colored Sugar (¼ cup): Green, purple, yellow, for topping.
• Vanilla Extract (1 tsp): For depth.

Variations and Substitutions

• Flour Swap: Use spelt flour or oat flour.
• Yeast Swap: Use instant yeast or omit.
• Sweetener Swap: Use maple syrup or omit honey.
• Egg Swap: Use flax eggs or omit.
• Milk Swap: Use oat milk or water.
• Spice Swap: Use nutmeg or omit cinnamon.
• Butter Swap: Use coconut oil or omit.
• Sugar Swap: Use natural food coloring or omit.
• Flavor Swap: Add almond extract or omit vanilla.
• Low-Sodium: Reduce or skip salt.

Storage Options

• Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat if desired.
• Freezer: Freeze in portions for up to 1 month; thaw in fridge.
• Reheating: Warm in oven at 300°F for 10 minutes.

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