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Mardi Gras King Cake

  • guess4pink
  • Feb 18
  • 2 min read

This easy Mardi Gras King Cake gives you all the festive flavor and fun of the classic dessert without hours of prep. Made with shortcut cinnamon rolls and a creamy glaze, it’s perfect for busy mornings, parties, or last-minute celebrations.



Mardi Gras King Cake on a cake plate garnished with green, yellow, and purple sanding sugar
Mardi Gras King Cake

Why You'll Love This Mardi Gras King Cake Recipe

  • Shortcut ingredients: store-bought cinnamon rolls save serious time

  • Quick prep: just 10 minutes to assemble, which is ideal for busy schedules

  • Make-ahead friendly: can be baked and glazed earlier in the day

  • Minimal cleanup: one pan, one bowl, done

  • Kid-approved fun: bright colors and hidden baby make it interactive

  • Perfect for sharing: serves a crowd with almost no effort

  • Soft and indulgent: gooey cinnamon rolls with creamy icing

  • No baking expertise required: foolproof for beginner bakers


Baking Tips & Tricks

  • Don’t overcrowd the pan: space rolls evenly so they bake through

  • Watch the top: tent loosely with foil if browning too fast

  • Cool before icing: prevents icing from melting off completely

  • Use a nonstick Bundt pan: ensures a clean release

  • Thick icing is key: too thin and it’ll run right off the cake.


Mardi Gras King Cake

Prep: 10 mins. | Cook: 20-30 mins.  | Cool: 20 mins.  | Serving: 12


Ingredients

  • 2 (17.5 oz.) cans Grands cinnamon rolls

  • ½ (4 oz.) cream cheese, softened

  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

  • 2 T. milk

  • Garnish:  purple, green and yellow sanding sugar


Let's Get Started!

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a Bundt cake pan with cooking spray

  2. Separate and arrange cinnamon rolls in Bundt pan, Space evenly, leaning them on the side.

    *Save the icing for later.

  3. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, then remove cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan (about 20 minutes or longer)

  4. Make the Icing:  Mix the Grands icing, cream cheese, milk and vanilla with a handheld mixer until smooth.  * The icing should be thick enough to pour but not runny.

  5. Turn the cooled cake out on a plate and pour the icing, allowing it to flow down the sides.

  6. Decorate with the purple, yellow and green sanding sugar. Insert the baby king before serving (optional)

  7. Slice and “Let the Good Time Roll”!!

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