Praline-Cream Cheese King Cake Recipe
"If you’re looking for a new king cake recipe to celebrate Mardi Gras, you must try this one. Our resident queen of confections, Pam Lolley, puts a new twist on this celebratory dessert. If you’re a little intimated, don’t be. Follow this recipe and don’t forget to put the baby in!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 (16-oz.) container sour cream
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1/4 cup butter
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/3 cup plus 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar, divided
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2 (1⁄4-oz.) envelopes active dry yeast
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1/2 cup warm water (100°F to 110°F)
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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6 3/4 cups bread flour, divided
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2 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 large egg
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1 cup finely chopped toasted pecans, divided
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3 cups (about 12 oz.) powdered sugar
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3 tablespoons butter, melted
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3-4 tablespoons whole milk
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Purple, green, and gold/yellow sparkling sugars
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