Description
These Colorful Mini King Cakes bring the festive spirit of Mardi Gras to your dessert table! With a soft, buttery cake flavored with cinnamon and vanilla, these mini Bundt cakes are drizzled with vibrant purple, green, and yellow icing and topped with gold sugar sprinkles. Perfect for Mardi Gras parties, parades, or masquerade balls, these mini King Cakes are a fun and easy way to enjoy the flavors of a traditional New Orleans King Cake in individual servings!
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Ingredients:
For the Cakes:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
For the Icing:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Purple, green, and yellow gel food coloring
- Gold sugar sprinkles
Instructions
Prepare the Cakes:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini Bundt cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Mix in vanilla extract and milk, then slowly incorporate the dry ingredients.
- Spoon batter into mini Bundt pans, filling each about ⅔ full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
Prepare the Icing:
- In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to create a smooth icing.
- Divide into three bowls and color each purple, green, and yellow.
Decorate the Cakes:
- Drizzle the cakes with icing, alternating colors for a festive look.
- Sprinkle with gold sugar for extra sparkle.
- Let the icing set before serving.
Notes
- These cakes store well in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For an authentic King Cake twist, hide a mini plastic baby in one of the cakes before serving!
- Want a shortcut? Use a vanilla cake mix and add cinnamon for quick prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: New Orleans, Mardi Gras
