Perfect for Mardi Gras celebrations, these King Cakes mimic the flavors of the yeast bread traditionally served during the Mardi Gras festivities. But these gluten free cake imitations are a whole lot easier and quicker to make. Gotta love it!
Gluten Free Cake: “King Cakes”
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1 2/3 cup gluten free flour blend (one with xanthan gum added)
1 ¼ tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. ground nutmeg
½ tsp. salt
6 Tbsp. soft butter
2/3 cup milk, at room temp
1 tsp. gluten free vanilla
1/8 tsp. lemon oil (if you use extract add ½ tsp.)
2 eggs
Gluten free vanilla or cream cheese frosting of your choice
Colored sugars in purple, yellow and green
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease up 12 muffin cups or place papers in the cups.
Add one egg, beat for 30 seconds, then add the last egg and beat for 30 seconds. Scrape the sides and bottom and then beat for another 30 seconds. Scoop into the muffin cups filling 2/3 rds full.
Bake for 23 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove muffin tin from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before popping out of the muffin tin and letting cool completely on a wire rack.
Cover with frosting one a time and then sprinkle with the colored sugars covering one third of the top with a different color.
Makes 12 cupcakes
These freeze well even with the frosting and sprinkles.
Enjoy!!
Kathy
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