Tantalizing Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls King Cake Recipe

March 13, 2023 Post a Comment

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It's Mardi Gras season and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious King Cake? But why not mix it up a bit and make it something special this year? How about a Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls King Cake? This ooey gooey cinnamon roll cake is sure to be a hit with your family and friends!

Ingredients Needed

To make this luscious King Cake, you will need the following:

1 can (16.3 oz) Pillsbury Grands! Cinnamon Rolls
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Food coloring in purple, green, and yellow

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and lightly grease a 9” round springform pan. Set aside.

Step 2: Make the cinnamon sugar.

In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Set aside.

Step 3: Make the King Cake.

Unroll the cinnamon rolls and separate into 16 pieces. Place the pieces in the prepared pan, overlapping them slightly. Drizzle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the top.

Step 4: Bake the King Cake.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.

Step 5: Make the glaze.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Separate the glaze into three separate bowls and add food coloring to each until desired color is reached.

Step 6: Decorate the King Cake.

Drizzle the glaze over the top of the cake, alternating between the three colors. Sprinkle with colored sprinkles and let the glaze set before serving.

Nutrition

This delicious King Cake contains 330 calories per serving, with 12 grams of fat, 45 grams of carbohydrates, and 5 grams of protein. This recipe yields 8 servings.

Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls King Cake is an easy and delicious way to celebrate Mardi Gras. Sure to be a hit with family and friends, this ooey gooey cinnamon roll cake is sure to be a hit! Enjoy!