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Crawfish King Cake

Crawfish King Cake

Discover the unique Crawfish King Cake, a delightful twist on tradition that combines rich flavors with a touch of fun.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Louisiana
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1/2 cup Butter melted
  • 1 lb Crawfish tails
  • 8 oz Cream cheese
  • 3 stalks Green onions chopped
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp Milk or cream
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cake pan
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs and then mix in the milk and melted butter.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  5. Fold in the crawfish tails, cream cheese, chopped green onions, and garlic powder until evenly mixed.
  6. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with milk or cream and vanilla extract until smooth.
  9. Drizzle the glaze over the cake before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15g

Notes

Feel free to customize ingredients by adding different spices or vegetables for added flavor.

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