Print
clockclock iconcutlerycutlery iconflagflag iconfolderfolder iconinstagraminstagram iconpinterestpinterest iconfacebookfacebook iconprintprint iconsquaressquares iconheartheart iconheart solidheart solid icon

Biscuit Dough King Cake Recipe

Recipe by Rebekah Winscott

This shortcut pull apart King Cake uses canned biscuit dough for an easy, festive treat packed with cinnamon sugar, drizzled with icing, and topped with classic Mardi Gras sprinkles. Perfect for busy bakers who still want to celebrate in style.

  • Total Time1 hour
  • Yield10 1x

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 2 (8-count) cans biscuit dough, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Purple, green, and gold sugar sprinkles
  • Optional: small plastic baby (added after baking)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 10–12 cup Bundt or tube pan with nonstick spray.
  2. Cut and Coat Biscuits: Cut biscuits into quarters. Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a gallon-sized bag. Add biscuit pieces in batches and shake to coat. Arrange coated pieces in the pan.
  3. Add Butter Mixture: Whisk melted butter and brown sugar until combined. Pour evenly over the biscuit pieces in the pan.
  4. Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes or until biscuits are cooked through and golden on top.
  5. Cool and Flip: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving platter. Let cool another 10 minutes.
  6. Make Icing: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
  7. Decorate: Sprinkle with purple, green, and gold sugar. Insert plastic baby from underneath, after baking.

Notes

  • Check the center of the cake to ensure it’s fully cooked; internal temperature should reach 195–200°F.
  • If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil during the last 10–15 minutes of baking.
  • This cake is best served warm but can be made a day ahead and reheated.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 370 kcal
  • Sugar: 30 g
  • Sodium: 540 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 56 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 25 mg

Find it online: https://thisnanacancook.com/mardi-gras-pull-apart-king-cake-biscuits/