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Easy King Cake

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A simple and festive King Cake made with cinnamon rolls, perfect for celebrations and family bonding.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 can cinnamon rolls
  • 1/2 cup sweet vanilla icing
  • 1 tablespoon colored sugar (green, yellow, purple)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon milk (optional for icing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven according to the cinnamon roll package instructions.
  2. Unroll the cinnamon rolls and lay them out in a long line, slightly overlapping each roll to form a braided shape.
  3. Bake according to package instructions until golden brown.
  4. While the cake is baking, mix the milk with sweet vanilla icing to achieve your desired consistency.
  5. Once cooled, drizzle the icing over the cake and sprinkle with colored sugar.
  6. Serve and enjoy your easy King Cake!

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the fridge for up to a week. Reheat slices in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.

  • Author: dailyciousrecipes
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg