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Crawfish King Cake

Crawfish King Cake

Delight in this unique Crawfish King Cake recipe, a savory twist perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: 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
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk or cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs and milk. Add the melted butter and mix.
  4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
  5. Fold in crawfish tails, cream cheese, green onions, and garlic powder.
  6. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
  7. Bake until golden brown, about 35 minutes.
  8. In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla to make icing.
  9. Drizzle icing over the cooled cake before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 15g

Notes

For a spicy twist, consider adding diced jalapeños or substituting with shrimp or crab.

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