Mam Papaul's King Cake Mix with Praline Filling

It was perfect! Delicious and fun to bake. Had everything needed and thorough instructions. Only note would be you have to let it rise 2ce so make sure to give yourself time. Will order again for next year.

Easy, delicious.

An explosion of delight that dances upon the taste buds! Mam Papaul's Mardi Gras King Cake Kit delivers a glorious concoction that captures the essence of this New Orleans staple. With its praline filling oozing with sweet decadence, each bite becomes a euphoric carnival of flavors that transports us to the vibrant streets of the French Quarter. It's a taste that resonates with the soul, a reminder of the rich traditions that define the Mardi Gras experience. Ease of creation becomes a pivotal aspect of this culinary journey. This Kit embraces the novice and the amateur, beckoning them to partake in the magic of creating this beloved delicacy. Even those with limited baking skills can partake in this joyous activity, allowing the spirit of Mardi Gras to infuse every aspect of their creation. And as someone who has devoured more king cakes than my weight in debauchery, I can assure you that this kit is a fantastic option to share this delicious tradition with the young ones in your life. In a world where the cost of purchasing and shipping king cakes can soar to staggering heights, this King Cake Kit becomes a beacon of affordability and family fun. It offers a wonderful alternative to the expense and logistics of acquiring a king cake from afar. Embrace the thrifty spirit and let this kit become a vessel for creative expression and shared joy among family and friends. It transforms the kitchen into a chaotic playground of culinary adventure. And let us not forget the ease of following the direction. Mam Papaul's kit presents clear and concise instructions, guiding even the most bewildered of bakers through the process of king cake creation. It becomes a roadmap to success, ensuring that your journey is filled with triumph rather than frustration. Embrace the guidance and let the joy of creation fill your home with laughter and anticipation.

Extremely authentic King Cake. I added fresh pecans to the praline mixture. The glaze was a little skimpy, but it was easy enough to make some extra. My husband said it was the best King Cake he's ever had. The dough had a nice hint of sweetness. We have already purchased more.

I'm giving this 4 stars - but that is because I think the directions could have been written differently. I've listed a few recommendations that I think might give a better result to other bakers. I bake a LOT, so over the years have figured out some tricks. Hope these help. The packaging is excellent and EVERYTHING, is included - yes that means the little plastic baby. The directions are easy to follow, BUT, though they say to add "softened" butter to the original dough, I would recommend you MELT and cool the butter a bit. Also, have the egg at room temperature. (You can do this by putting an egg into warm water for about 30 minutes prior to use - and this is good to do for ANY baking project.) All ingredients in baking should be at room temperature (unless they state otherwise) to ensure that the ingredients get emulsified and better incorporated in the dough. In this recipe it's especially important if you're mixing them in the plastic bag that is also included in the box. (For my family, I added a bit more melted butter, brown sugar and of course pecans to the praline filling, but that's up to your preference.) When it comes out of the oven, I quickly coat the top with a light spray (or coating) of butter. I know this is contrary to what most people do, but on any type of sweet bread/danish type of cake or roll, if you want that delicate, light top, this is how you achieve it. (Same as with a loaf of bread. If you don't want a hard crust on top - run a cube of butter over the top a few times immediately as it comes hot out of the oven. It softens the crust to make it soft and tender.) The final cake came out perfect. The taste and texture are lovely. Some reviewers said it was dry, but that's possibly because of the quality of the ingredients they used (maybe margarine instead of unsalted butter?) or they might have overworked the dough when they were rolling it out or in shaping it, and/or they over-cooked it. Here's the thing though - this cake mix is pricey. "King Cake" in essence is a coffee cake - it's made from a your basic sweet dough recipe that is filled with a brown sugar/melted butter/lightly-spiced/pecan-praline type mixture. You top it with a standard powdered sugar icing and colored sugar. Yes, it's easier to get it all in a "kit" but these are ingredients you probably have in your kitchen. Unless you have more money than space or time to go to the supermarket - do it yourself! That way you'll have some of the ingredients left over to make ANOTHER one of these delightful coffee cake creations in a few weeks!! :o)

It was easy and fun to make and looked great!

DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT !!!!👎👎👎👎👎👎This was a giant flop!!!! DOUGH never raised!!!! I am an experienced cook, so I know what a big problem is …. I don’t think the yeast was any good. (I have never run across that before). Luckily I had a quick back up plan….I’d never buy again! As an alternate choice Look for recipe using cinnamon coffee rolls, this worked perfectly….no issues….

This makes a good cake but it is a VERY small cake! So if your group is bigger, you might just find recipie on line or buy two boxes of mix. The praline filling is pretty skimpy too. The plastic baby is included but it is also very small so be sure to warm people not familiar with this tradition to chew carefully so they dont swallow it. The colored sugars for the top are included and an envelope of powdered sugar for glaze. VERY small amount of powered sugar, so you will probably need to use more. For the price, it is quite expensive, but you dont hav eto color sugar and you do get the baby. But $16 for a little baby and colored sugar is a bit steep.

Great Cake, excellent customer service from seller