Open crescent rolls and separate triangles. Arrange triangles on a large, round baking stone or pizza pan with the points in the middle.mardi gras king cake on panPin it button
Press the crescent rolls together at their middle in a round circle, allowing the edges to remain loose.
In a mixer, combine cream cheese, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until well blended. Then, mix in pecans.filling for mardi gras king cakePin it button
Evenly spoon cream cheese mixture over the pressed area of the crescent rolls.baking king cake recipePin it button
Fold points of crescent rolls over the cream cheese mixture, pressing the tips into the other side of the dough. Then, fold the wide edges of the dough over the cream cheese mixture, tucking the ends under the inside of the crescent ring. Lightly press to seal any open creases.king cake recipe for mardi gras bakingPin it button
Bake for 25 minutes or until golden.
Allow the king cake to cool slightly but not completely.
In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and lemon juice until blended with no lumps remaining. Pour icing over king cake.icing for mardi gras king cakePin it button
Immediately add colored sugars.Mardi Gras Recipe for King CakePin it button
Before serving, slide a plastic baby favor or coin under the king cake.