Mardi Gras King Cake Wreath (Print View)

A festive wreath with King Cake spices and cinnamon roll dough, decorated in Mardi Gras colors.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated cinnamon roll dough with icing

→ Filling

02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Glaze and Decoration

05 - Reserved icing from cinnamon roll cans
06 - Purple, green, and gold sanding sugar or sprinkles
07 - 1 small plastic baby figurine, food-safe (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Open cinnamon roll cans and separate rolls. Unroll each roll into a strip.
03 - Brush each strip lightly with melted butter, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
04 - Gently twist each strip and arrange in a large circle on prepared baking sheet, overlapping and pinching ends together to form a continuous wreath.
05 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
06 - Allow wreath to cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes.
07 - Drizzle reserved icing evenly over warm wreath.
08 - Immediately sprinkle purple, green, and gold sanding sugar over icing in alternating sections.
09 - Optionally, gently tuck plastic baby figurine under one roll after baking and before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy using store-bought cinnamon roll dough—ready in under an hour
  • Visually stunning centerpiece perfect for Mardi Gras parties and celebrations
  • Combines classic cinnamon roll comfort with festive King Cake tradition
  • Customizable with optional pecans, cream cheese, or the traditional hidden baby figurine
  • Kid-friendly activity that makes baking fun for the whole family
02 -
  • Apply colored sugars immediately after drizzling icing while it is still wet so they adhere properly
  • For cleaner slices, use a serrated knife and wipe it clean between cuts
  • Insert the plastic baby figurine from the bottom of the wreath after baking to keep it hidden and food-safe
  • Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or reheat briefly in the microwave for a fresh-baked taste
  • Double the recipe and make two wreaths if serving a larger crowd
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