Delicious Buttermilk King Cake with Cream Cheese Filling

Indulge in the rich flavors of buttermilk and cream cheese with this delectable Buttermilk King Cake. The moist and tender cake is filled with a luscious cream cheese filling and topped with a sweet glaze. With its vibrant colors and festive appeal, this cake is perfect for celebrations and Mardi Gras parties. The recipe is easy to follow and yields a mouthwatering King Cake that will surely impress your guests.

Ingredients

• For the cake:
• - 3 cups all-purpose flour
• - 1/2 teaspoon salt
• - 1 teaspoon baking powder
• - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• - 2 cups granulated sugar
• - 4 large eggs
• - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• - 1 cup buttermilk
• - Purple, green, and yellow food coloring
• For the cream cheese filling:
• - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• - 1 cup chopped pecans
• For the glaze:
• - 2 cups powdered sugar
• - 2-3 tablespoons milk
• - Purple, green, and yellow sanding sugar (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a Bundt cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
6. Divide the batter into three equal portions. Add purple food coloring to one portion, green to another, and yellow to the remaining portion.
7. Pour the purple batter into the prepared pan, followed by the green, and then the yellow batter. Use a butter knife to gently swirl the colors together, creating a marbled effect.
8. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and chopped pecans. Mix well.
9. Spoon the cream cheese filling over the batter in the pan, spreading it evenly.
10. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
11. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk to make the glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
13. Optional: Sprinkle purple, green, and yellow sanding sugar over the glaze for added decorative flair.
14. Slice and serve the Buttermilk King Cake with Cream Cheese Filling. Enjoy!

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