Strawberry Cream Cheese King Cake Recipe

King Cake with Cream Cheese and Strawberry Jam Filling (Video)

Are you looking for an easy and delicious cake recipe to impress your family and friends? Try this amazing king cake with cream cheese and strawberry jam filling! This cake is perfect for Mardi Gras or any other special occasion.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of warm milk
• 2 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 4 cups of all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1/2 cup of cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup of strawberry jam
• 1/2 cup of powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons of milk
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• Food coloring (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes.
2. Add the sugar, eggs, melted butter, salt, and sifted flour to the mixing bowl and mix until the dough is smooth.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes until it becomes elastic and smooth.
4. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
5. In a small mixing bowl, mix the cream cheese and strawberry jam until it becomes smooth and consistent.
6. Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle shape and spread the cream cheese and strawberry jam mixture evenly over the dough.
7. Roll up the dough into a cylinder and form it into a circular shape, pinching the edges together.
8. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
9. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
10. Bake the king cake for 25-30 minutes until it becomes golden brown.
11. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and food coloring if desired.
12. Drizzle the glaze on top of the king cake while it is still warm.
13. Serve and enjoy!

This king cake with cream cheese and strawberry jam filling is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. It’s easy to make and packed with flavor. Feel free to customize it to your liking by adding different fillings or decorations. Happy baking!