Cajun & Creole King Cake
New Orleans' Mardi Gras tradition — a sweet, brioche-style ring braided with cinnamon, glazed, and crowned in purple, gold, and green sugar, hiding a tiny plastic baby inside.
No common allergens detected
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Instructions
2 steps- 1
Bake the braided dough.
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