# @sugarspun_sam on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CnFAnHtsTmd
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/2994915-sugarspun-sam-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2023-01-06T15:15:04.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Samantha Merritt (@sugarspun_sam) — https://gondola.cc/sugarspun_sam

## Caption

Learn how to make a classic King Cake! My recipe yields a beautiful, soft, and perfectly sweetened bread that’s decorated with a simple vanilla glaze and festive sprinkles. 

Google “Sugar Spun King Cake”⁣ or get the recipe here:⁣ https://sugarspunrun.com/king-cake-recipe/
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INGREDIENTS:⁣
⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣• 1 cup milk (236ml) (I prefer to use whole milk)
⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣• ⅓ cup water
⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣• 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣• ⅓ cup granulated sugar (70g)
⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣• 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted (70g)
⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣• 1 large egg
⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣• 2 large egg yolks
⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣• 2 teaspoons table salt
⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣• 5 cups bread flour plus additional as needed (625g) (may substitute all-purpose flour, see note)

Filling
⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣• ½ cup light or dark brown sugar firmly packed (100g)
⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣• 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣• ⅛ teaspoon table salt
⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣• 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened (57g)

Egg wash
⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣• 1 large egg
⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣• 1 teaspoon water

Glaze & Topping
⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣• 1 cup powdered sugar (125g)
⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣• 1-2 Tablespoons milk
⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣• Green, purple, and yellow or gold sanding sugar or sprinkles

INSTRUCTIONS:⁣⁣⁣
You can find a full list of instructions on my website using link above. ⁣⁣⁣

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