Mardi Gras King Cake - Tuesday

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INGREDIENTS

FOR THE DOUGH

• 1 cup whole milk, warmed to about 110 degrees F
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 5 large egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 large egg, beaten for egg wash

FOR THE FILLING

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• big pinch of salt

FOR THE GLAZE

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• purple, green, and yellow sprinkles
• a tiny plastic baby, to sneak in the cake after it’s baked

For the full recipe, please visit Joy the Baker for more information!