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Crawfish King Cake

A delightful fusion of sweet pastry and savory crawfish filling, perfect for Mardi Gras and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, main
Cuisine: Creole, Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk can substitute with buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup butter unsalted preferred
For the Filling
  • 1 lb crawfish tails fresh or frozen
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk or cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C).
  2. Prepare the cake batter by mixing flour, sugar, and baking powder until combined. Add in the eggs and mix well.
  3. Fold in the cooked crawfish tails gently into the batter.
  4. Pour the batter into a greased king cake mold or bundt pan, spreading it evenly.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
  6. Cool the cake in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Glaze
  1. Combine powdered sugar with milk and vanilla until smooth and creamy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy creating this unique fusion of flavors that will surely become a family favorite!

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