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Mardi Gras King Cake

Mardi Gras King Cake - Traditional Mardi Gras King Cake gets a fast and easy, yet still delicious update by using refrigerated cinnamon rolls. It's one easy king cake recipe! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 162kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1 can cream cheese frosting
  • Green, purple, and yellow sanding sugar for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees and liberally spray a 10 inch bundt pan with non-stick baking spray.
  • Open the cinnamon roll cans and add a row to the bottom of the pan.
  • Lightly brush the row with the beaten eggs then add another row, each time brushing with eggs, until all cinnamon rolls are in the pan.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until solid and no longer jiggling.
  • Remove and cool for 5 minutes then turn out on serving plate.
  • Allow to cool until slightly warm then spread cream cheese frosting over the top and sprinkle with sanding sugar, alternating all colors.

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Notes

Add tiny plastic baby if you wish to the cinnamon roll dough before baking. 

Nutrition

Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 18mg | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg