Mini King Cupcakes
"Every good Mardi Gras party ends with a king cake, which traditionally holds a baby figurine inside that represents the Christ child. Whoever finds the baby enjoys good luck the following year--and must prepare the cake for next year's celebration. These miniatures are a twist on the classic dessert...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup warm whole milk (110°)
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2 (1/4-ounce) packages dry yeast
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1/3 cup sugar, divided
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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3 egg yolks
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
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3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, divided
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup cake flour
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, divided
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 1/2 tablespoons hot water
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Purple, green, and yellow sugar sprinkles
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