Mardi Gras King Cake

Nutrition Information

293 Calories
25g Carbohydrates
15g Protein
558mg Potassium
8g Fiber
12g Sugar

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter

  • ⅔ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

  • 2 (¼-ounce) envelopes active dry yeast

  • ½ cup white sugar, divided

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt

  • ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

  • 5 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar

  • ⅔ cup chopped pecans

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup raisins

  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar

  • 2 tablespoons water plus more as needed

  • 2 plastic baby dolls

  • purple, green, and gold sanding sugar

Directions