The Best Cream Cheese King Cake Recipe
"Assuming you've got the baby part covered, this recipe breaks down every step for making a festive Mardi Gras king cake complete with a special pecan filling...."
INGREDIENTS
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Dough:
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1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
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1/3 cup white sugar
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1/4 cup butter
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup warm water (100 to 110 degrees F)
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2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
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1 tablespoon white sugar
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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6 3/4 cups bread flour, divided
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Praline-Cream Cheese Filling:
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2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup white 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 pecans, toasted, divided
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Creamy Vanilla Glaze:
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3 cups confectioners' sugar
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3 tablespoons butter, melted
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3 tablespoons whole milk, or more as needed
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purple, green, and gold/yellow sparkling sugars
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