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Cinnamon roll king cake in a Bundt pan with Mardi Gras sugar topping
Vicky Sharma

Cinnamon Roll King Cake in Bundt Pan

This cinnamon roll king cake in bundt pan is a fun and festive Mardi Gras dessert made with refrigerated cinnamon rolls, extra cinnamon sugar filling, and colorful sugar topping. It’s an easy cinnamon roll king cake in bundt pan that delivers the flavor and look of a traditional king cake without the long dough preparation.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing included
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans optional
Mardi Gras Decoration
  • Purple sanding sugar
  • Green sanding sugar
  • Gold sanding sugar

Equipment

  • Bundt pan (10–12 cup size)
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife or kitchen scissors
  • Pastry brush
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a Bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray.
    ingredients.jpg Ingredients for cinnamon roll king cake in bundt pan on kitchen counter
  2. Open the cinnamon roll cans and separate the rolls. Cut each roll into four pieces so they bake evenly.
    Arranging cinnamon roll dough in a greased bundt pan
  3. Place the cinnamon roll pieces in a bowl. Add the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped pecans. Toss gently to coat all the pieces.
    Cinnamon roll king cake baking in a bundt pan in the oven
  4. Transfer the cinnamon roll mixture into the prepared Bundt pan. Spread the pieces evenly around the pan.
  5. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is fully cooked.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a serving plate.
  7. Warm the icing that came with the cinnamon rolls for about 10 seconds in the microwave. Drizzle over the cake and immediately sprinkle purple, green, and gold sugar on top for the classic Mardi Gras look.

Notes

  • Do not overfill the Bundt pan. Leave a little space so the cinnamon rolls expand while baking.
  • Let the cinnamon roll dough sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before cutting for better rising.
  • Toast the pecans in a dry pan for 2–3 minutes to enhance their flavor.
  • If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover the pan with foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.
Optional King Cake Tradition
Many Mardi Gras king cakes contain a small plastic baby hidden inside. Insert it into the cake after baking and cooling. The person who finds it traditionally brings the next king cake.