Every goodMardi Gras partyends with a celebratoryking cake, and this season we’re giving it a mini makeover.
These cupcakes, however, are not made with a batter.
The dough, flavored with cinnamon, is still rolled into a log.
Credit: Jennifer Davick; Prop Styling: Lydia Degaris-Pursell; Food Styling: Marian Cooper Cairns
you’re able to even break from tradition and top each mini cupcake with aplastic baby.
Stir well, and set in a warm place for about 10 minutes.
In another bowl, combine butter and next 3 ingredients; stir in 2 teaspoons lemon juice.
Combine flours, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and kosher salt in a large mixing bowl.
(It should remain soft.)
Place dough in a well-greased bowl, turning to grease top.
Punch dough down, and place on a lightly floured surface.
Roll dough into a 12- 8-inch rectangle.
Combine remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 4 teaspoons sugar, and sprinkle evenly over dough.
Roll dough into a log, and cut into 12 equal pieces.
Places pieces into paper baking cups in a muffin pan; let rest 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375.
Brush cupcake tops with beaten egg, and bake 20 minutes.
Remove from pan, and let cool on wire rack.
Combine powdered sugar, water, and remaining 1 teaspoon lemon juice in a small bowl.
Drizzle over cooled cupcakes, and top with sprinkles.
