As long as I can remember I have received a King Cake for my birthday every year on February 28th. Yes, that’s right it’s my birthday today yay! I am overwhelmed by the many friends and family who have wished me a very happy birthday today. To celebrate my birthday I made my own version of my favorite birthday cake that my step mom gets me every year. Although she is in my home country the Philippines and she can’t share this cake with me at the moment, I am happy to be able to share it with her here.
This recipe included a small spin on the cake that I just love to include in my cakes, a hint of strawberry. Even though this isn’t the exact traditional cake, it’s totally delicious and I highly suggest you give it a whirl. Normally my step mom orders a cake from our favorite bakery, but this year I decided to make the cake myself. I’m super excited to hear what yall think of this delicious recipe and how you shared it with your family.
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- 3 cups flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- ⅔ cup milk
- 2 tbsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- Combine milk and yeast in a stand mixer, let sit for a few minutes.
- With the dough hook attached and the mixer at a low speed, gradually add in butter, flour, sugar, and salt.
- Raise speed and add in eggs, one at a time. Continue mixing until
a sticky dough forms . - Take dough out and drop onto floured surface, knead, and then return to mixing bowl. Cover with plastic and set in a warm spot for 1 hour.
Dough will almost double in size. - While dough is rising, make your strawberries.
- Roughly chop 1.5 cups strawberries, blend, and mix with 1 tsp sugar + 2 tsp corn starch.
- Roughly chop 1.5 cup strawberries, then cook on medium heat with 1 tbs sugar, stirring frequently, until you have a
jam like texture. - Roll out dough into a large rectangle, then spread
on a thick layer strawberry mixture with a spatula, leaving 2 inches on each edge free. - Gently roll dough, making sure not to squeeze strawberries out as you go.
- Fold into a circle, and drop in a bundt pan with the seam side up.
- Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes.
- Once done, transfer to wire rack to cool.
- Make icing by combining 2 cups powdered sugar and 2 tsp milk. Whisk thoroughly until smooth.
- When cake is cooled, drizzle icing along the top, and follow with sprinkles.
Oh fun! I have never heard of a King Cake before, but I will keep this in mind for next year.
I have always wanted to try King Cake! I have King Cake flavored tea lol
I’ve never tried this kind of cake before! I think it’s really lovely and it’s definitely not like the other cakes that we usually have. Thanks for the recipe!
I love its color and the sweet toppings of it. That strawberry filling inside was surely a blast.
this recipe looks amazing and easy, i might bake this cake tomorrow instead of simple pancakes with strawberries hahaha goodluck to me thanks for sharing this too!
That sounds really good with the added strawberry layer! But then I’m a strawberry fiend, so… LOL
Oooh this looks SO yummy! I have never had a king cake but would totally like to try it (you would think since I’m a baker with a HUGE sweet tooth that I would have!)
You made it look so easy with your step-by-step tutorial, thank you!!
Yum. It looks delicious. I’d love to put a vegan friendly spin on it. I have to try this recipe!
Oooooh, I love the idea of adding the strawberry. It’s still a King Cake nonetheless!
Never heard of king cake so maybe I have to try it. It looks yummy!
oh, my! That looks really yummy and unique. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
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Cakes are super love of all! These makes us smile because of this colorful and looks yummy and delicious! I want to try it sometimes.
this recipe looks amazing and easy, i might bake this cake tomorrow instead of simple pancakes with strawberries hahaha
This looks amazing! I love the idea of stuffing it with strawberries, and the colors are perfect for mardi gras.
I despise using a bundt pan, but I might just try it if my cake would come out like this! So pretty!