Description

Indulge in the festive spirit with this Easy King Cake, a delightful twist on the traditional Mardi Gras dessert. This quick recipe utilizes cinnamon rolls, making it accessible for busy bakers without sacrificing flavor or presentation. Topped with sweet vanilla icing and vibrant sanding sugar in classic Mardi Gras colors, this cake is sure to impress at any celebration. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a stunning centerpiece for brunch, parties, or family gatherings. Enjoy the rich flavors of cinnamon and sugar combined in this moist cake that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

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26 oz. cans of cinnamon rolls (including icing)
1/4 cup salted butter (melted)
1/2 cup light brown sugar
Green, yellow, and purple sanding sugar for decoration

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Drizzle about one-third of the melted butter into the bundt pan and sprinkle with one-third of the brown sugar.
Smash each cinnamon roll slightly; arrange half around the bundt pan.
Drizzle with half of the remaining butter and sprinkle half of the remaining brown sugar.
Layer with the remaining cinnamon rolls, drizzling with the rest of the butter and brown sugar.
Bake for approximately 30 minutes until golden brown and puffy; let cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto a plate.
Microwave the icing for 5-10 seconds until spreadable, then pour over the cooled cake and decorate with sanding sugar.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
Calories: 270
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg