King Cake in a Bread Machine

Recipe View Prepare the Dough: Add the sour cream, warm water, softened butter, egg, flour, sugar, salt, and yeast to your bread machine in the order specified by the manufacturer. Select the 'Dough' cycle and let it run until complete. (Approximately 90 minutes)

Recipe View Shape the Cake: Once the dough cycle is complete, transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Roll it out into a rectangle measuring approximately 10x28 inches.

Recipe View Create the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon. Spread this mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough. Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the spiced butter mixture.

Recipe View Form the Ring: Starting from one of the long edges, carefully roll the dough into a log. Place the log seam-side down on a greased baking sheet.

Recipe View Seal and Rise: Moisten the ends of the dough log with a little water. Bring the ends together to form a ring, pinching to seal them securely. Cover the ring with a clean cloth and allow it to rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size. (Approximately 30 minutes)

Recipe View Bake: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Recipe View Bake the Cake: Place the risen King Cake in the preheated oven and bake until it is golden brown on top. (Approximately 15 minutes). Remove from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.

Recipe View Prepare the Glaze: While the cake is cooling, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Add milk gradually until you achieve a smooth glaze consistency that is not too runny.

Recipe View Glaze and Decorate: Spoon the glaze generously over the warm cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Immediately sprinkle alternating bands of purple, green, and yellow colored sugar over the wet glaze. Let the cake cool completely before serving to allow the glaze to set.