King Cake with Praline Cream Cheese Filling and Frosting (100% whole grain option)
INGREDIENTS
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1 envelope (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
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2 tablespoons warm water (115ºF / 46ºC)
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons coconut sugar or granulated sugar
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1/4 cup (60 milliliters) whole milk
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1 tablespoon orange zest
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2 cups (250 grams) white whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
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10 tablespoons (140 grams) cold unsalted butter, cut into very small pieces
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1 egg white beaten with 1 tablespoon water for the eggwash
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8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup (50 grams) raw or granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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pinch of salt
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1/4 cup (56 grams) unsalted butter, softened
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2 large egg yolks
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1/2 cup (100 grams) coconut sugar or brown sugar, firmly packed
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pinch of salt
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1/4 teaspoon maple or vanilla extract
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1/2 cup (55 grams) chopped and toasted pecans
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6 tablespoons (75 grams) coconut sugar or brown sugar
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3 tablespoons (42 grams) unsalted butter
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2 1/2 teaspoons whole milk
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pinch of salt
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3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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9 tablespoons (65 grams) powdered sugar
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1 plastic baby trinket
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about 1/2-3/4 cup toasted chopped pecans
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