Ooey Gooey King Cake Recipe

Method

• 1)

  Pre-Heat your oven to 350°F. Fill a large bowl with very Hot water from your sink. Place the sealed package of Cream Cheese into the bowl for 10-15 minutes. This is a shortcut to get it to room temp. Grease the bottom and sides of a 9in springform pan with butter

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• 2)

  In a mixing bowl, add 1 Large Egg and 8 Tablespoons of melted Butter. Use a mixer on low speed until it looks combined. Add the box of Trader Joe’s Vanilla Cake Mix and mix until it’s smooth. Press the batter into the bottom of the springform pan and use a spatula or your hands to spread it evenly. Dust or sprinkle on 2 Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon over the crust.

• 3)

  In a clean mixing bowl, add 8 oz of softened Cream Cheese. Use a mixer on medium speed until it looks smooth. Add 1¾ Cups of Powdered Sugar and mix on low speed until the sugar is absorbed, add 1 Teaspoon of Vanilla Paste, 4 Tablespoons of Melted Butter, mix on low to combine, scrape the bowl to ensure an even mixture. Lastly add 1 Large Egg and mix on low until the batter is smooth, scrape the bowl

• 4)

  Pour the batter into the pan and bake at 350°F for 45 Minutes. The edges will look golden brown. Let the cake cool completely. Decorate by sprinkling Purple, Yellow and Green Sanding Sugar onto the top of the ooey gooey cake, run a knife along the edge of the crust then release from the springform pan. Enjoy with black coffee or cafe au lai!