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Easy Bubble Up King Cake Recipe

We all love freshly baked cakes. You can smell the aroma of freshly baked bubble-up king cake.

Bubble-up king cake is the most loved bakery item and it’s easy to make. All you need are seven ingredients.

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Easy Bubble Up King Cake Recipe

Follow our recipe to make a yummy tea-time cake for your family. Let’s get started!

Easy Bubble Up King Cake Recipe

The secret is fluffy, delicious cinnamon rolls.

Easy Bubble Up King Cake Recipe

They have the perfect flavor and texture, and once you dig in, you can’t help but want more and more.

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Why Do I Love The Easy Bubble Up King Cake Recipe?

Do you remember the traditional Mardi Gras dessert? You do, right? Well, the easy bubble-up king cake recipe is a simple version of that. I love eating bubble-up king cake as a dessert. I have a sweet tooth and this recipe is excellent to satisfy it. The bubble-up king cake is so comforting that it can instantly change my mood. I feel very happy and excited when I get to enjoy a piece of my cake. I usually make it for gatherings and events and my family loves it.

Easy Bubble Up King Cake Recipe

How To Serve An Easy Bubble-Up King Cake Recipe?

Before serving, I take out the easy bubble-up king cake out of the oven and allow it to cool down to room temperature. Then, I drizzle the glaze that I made for my cake. I serve it by pouring the glaze and sprinkling some colored sugar to make it look festive. I strongly recommend adding color to your cake if there is a birthday party at your house.

Easy Bubble-Up King Cake Recipe Cooking Tips:

Baking can be a tough job for some people but if you follow the right cooking tips you can bake much better. I always use a bundt pan with 10 inch diameter. Always try to fill the batter of the cake evenly. Don’t let the dough get too soft because it can get too sticky. Never pour the glaze on hot baked cake. You should first let the easy bubble up cake to cool down and then pour the glaze.

Variations Of Easy Bubble Up King Cake Recipe:

I think that Easy bubble up king cake is a versatile dish. I have tried many variations with the recipe and there are still so many ideas that I can execute with the  recipe. You can use crescent rolls, and biscuits instead of cinnamon rolls. If you are making this for your kids then you can fill jams, chocolate chips and nutella in it.

Easy Bubble Up King Cake Recipe

Ingredients

  • Pillsbury cinnamon rolls – Make sure not to use the grands rolls, stick to the regular-sized cinnamon rolls. They cook better. 
  • Cream cheese – Make sure it’s softened, but not melted. 
  • granulated sugar
  • Eggs – Use eggs that are room temperature for best results. 
  • Pure vanilla extract
  • Non-milk – Any kind will do like almond, coconut, cashew, or anything else that works for you. 
  • Purple, yellow, green sprinkles

How to Make a Bubble-Up King Cake Recipe

First Step: Begin by warming up your oven to 375 degrees F. 

Second Step: Use a 9×13 inch baking pan and spray some non-stick spray to prevent sticking. 

Third Step: Remove the cinnamon rolls from the containers. 

Fourth Step: Quarter each of the cinnamon rolls, so they are in 4 evenly sliced pieces. 

Quarter each of the cinnamon rolls, so they are in 4 evenly sliced pieces. 

Fifth Step: Sprinkle the cinnamon roll pieces all over the bottom of the baking pan so that they are placed evenly. 

Sprinkle the cinnamon roll pieces all over the bottom of the baking pan so that they are placed evenly. 

Sixth Step: Mix together the cream cheese and sugar in a medium bowl using a hand mixer until it’s smooth and creamy.

Seventh Step: Add the eggs and pure vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Mix well. 

Eighth Step: Pour in the milk and continue mixing until well combined. 

Ninth Step: Pour the mixture over the chopped cinnamon roll pieces. 

Pour the mixture over the chopped cinnamon roll pieces

Tenth Step: Bake the cinnamon roll cake for 30-35 minutes. 

Eleventh Step: Take the king’s cake out of the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes. 

Take the king's cake out of the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes. 

Twelfth Step: After letting the cake cool for a few minutes, add the icing that came in the tubes of cinnamon rolls. 

After letting the cake cool for a few minutes, add the icing that came in the tubes of cinnamon rolls. 

Thirteenth Step: Add sprinkles in purple, yellow, and green. Serve warm or let cool until it’s room temperature. Enjoy!   

Add sprinkles in purple, yellow, and green. Serve warm or let cool until it's room temperature.

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Easy Bubble Up King Cake Recipe

Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
We all love freshly baked cakes. You can smell the aroma of freshly baked bubble up king cake. Bubble up king cake is the most loved bakery item and it's easy to make. All you need are seven ingredients. Follow our recipe to make a yummy tea time cake for your family. Let's get started!
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Ingredients 

  • 3 cans refrigerated Pillsbury cinnamon rolls
  • 1 8-oz package cream cheese, softened
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs, room temp
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup non-milk
  • purple, yellow, green sprinkles

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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Spray a 9×13-inch pan with non-stick baking spray.
  • Separate cinnamon rolls, from their containers.
  • Place the icing to the side to use later.
  • Cut each cinnamon roll into 4 pieces, quarters. .
  • Place the cinnamon rolls the prepared pan, evenly.
  • in a medium bowl add your cream cheese, and sugar.
  • Use a hand mixer, beat together cream cheese and sugar.
  • Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
  • Add milk and mix until combined.
  • Pour over chopped cinnamon rolls.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Spread cinnamon roll icing over top of casserole.
  • Sprinkle with colored sugar.
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How To Store Easy Bubble-Up King Cake Recipe?

I always store easy bubble up king cake for later. Allow the cake to cool down and then wrap it in a plastic wrap or an airtight container. Simply, put it in the fridge. Whenever you want something for munching take a slice out and enjoy.

How To Reheat Easy Bubble Up King Cake Recipe?

Simply, take it out and let it defrost. Then, reheat it in the oven for 7 to 8 minutes and enjoy.

How Much Does The Easy Bubble-Up King Cake Recipe Last In The Fridge?

Easy bubble up king cake can last for 5 to 6 days in the fridge.

Can I Make Ahead Easy Bubble Up King Cake Recipe?

The Easy Bubble Up King Cake recipe can be made ahead of time. You can make cinnamon rolls before and then use them afterward to complete your dish.

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