miniature king cakes

Name: Miniature King Cakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 can(s) Hungry Jack Buttermilk Biscuits; 2 tablespoon(s) cinnamon; 2 teaspoon(s) nutmeg; 4 tablespoon(s) sugar; - butter or margarine; - lemon rind, grated; ## GLAZE; 3/4 cup(s) powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) lemon juice; - water; - purple, green and gold sugars

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Kim Phillips-Randolph

Centralia, IL

Updated on Jan 10, 2018

When making a King Cake, I noticed I was out of yeast so I decided to throw together a quick and simple version. It was a hit with my husband and son. Very easy and tasty.

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Three miniature King Cakes on a white plate.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

We love King Cakes in the Test Kitchen, but don't make them often because the process can take a while. Well, we may be making them more after trying this easy King Cake recipe. It's simple and delicious. The dough is nice and soft. The filling is slightly spicy thanks to the nutmeg (but not overpowering). With a slight citrus flavor, the glaze is fantastic. Even if you don't celebrate Mardi Gras, we suggest giving these a try. You will not be disappointed.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 20 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 can Hungry Jack Buttermilk Biscuits
2 tablespoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons nutmeg
4 tablespoons sugar
- butter or margarine
- lemon rind, grated
GLAZE
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
- water
- purple, green and gold sugars

How To Make miniature king cakes

Step 1

Preheat oven 350 degrees.

Step 2

Take each biscuit, flatten and roll to oblong shape.
Step 3

Spread amount of butter or margarine on each biscuit.
Step 4

Combine cinnamon, sugar, and nutmeg in a small bowl.
Step 5

Sprinkle biscuits with sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Step 6

Grate lemon peel and sprinkle over biscuits.
Step 7

Roll each biscuit beginning at wide end.
Step 8

Close each end forming a small donut shape.
Step 9

Place in round cake pan or cookie sheet.
Step 10

Bake 350 for 15-20 minutes. Cool completely.
Step 11

For glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, and enough water to achieve desired consistency.
Step 12

Spread over cakes.
Step 13

Sprinkle with colored sugars.
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