Ingredients
Method
Prepare the Dough
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add melted butter, eggs, salt, and cinnamon to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until a dough forms. Knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
Prepare the Filling
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Assemble the Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle.
- Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and shape it into a ring, pinching the ends together.
- Place the ring on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool.
- Decorate with colored sugar before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
Traditionally, a small figurine or bean is hidden inside the cake, and the person who finds it is crowned king or queen for the day.
