Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with this Easy King Cake, a delightful twist on the classic treat that combines the irresistible flavors of cinnamon rolls with a sweet vanilla icing. Perfect for Mardi Gras celebrations or any gathering, this quick recipe takes just 20 minutes of prep time and is guaranteed to impress your friends and family without the fuss of traditional baking. The vibrant colors of sanding sugar add a joyful touch, making it an eye-catching centerpiece. Whether enjoyed as a dessert or an afternoon snack, this Easy King Cake is family-friendly and a fun way to create lasting memories in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 26 oz. cans of cinnamon rolls (including icing)
- 1/4 cup salted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- Green, yellow, and purple sanding sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Pour about one-third of the melted butter into the bottom of the pan and sprinkle one-third of the brown sugar over it.
- Flatten half of the cinnamon rolls slightly and arrange them around the bundt pan.
- Drizzle half of the remaining butter over this layer and sprinkle half of the remaining brown sugar on top.
- Repeat layering with the rest of the cinnamon rolls, finishing with leftover butter and brown sugar.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool for five minutes before inverting onto a rack.
- Warm icing in the microwave for easy pouring and drizzle over cake; finish by sprinkling with sanding sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg