Mardi Gras King Cake - A Reduced-Fat, Full-Flavor Alternative

• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 packet yeast
• 1/2 cup organic sugar
• 3 1/2 cups wheat whole-, baking flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon stevia
• 1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1/2 cup almond milk warm, soymilk tastes great too
• 1/2 cup egg replacement, or 1 egg + 2 egg whites - whatever you have on hand works
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil softened
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 2 egg whites beaten
• 1 tablespoon almond or soy milk
• icing
• 8 ounces greek yogurt either plain or vanilla will d0
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar Organic
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• food coloring All-natural, yellow, green - mix blue and yellow, and purple - mix red and blue

1. In a small bowl, sprinkle yeast and 2 Tbs. sugar over warm water. Let sit 4-5 minutes, then mix well and set aside until yeast bubbles and mixture doubles in volume (approximately 10 minutes).
2. While waiting for yeast to bubble, in a separate mixing bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, Stevia, and baking soda, then add lemon zest.
3. When yeast mixture is ready, combine with warm milk and egg replacement. Gradually add flour mixture, coconut oil, and applesauce, stirring thoroughly.
4. If needed, add up to 1/2 cup additional flour until dough reaches a soft consistency conducive to kneading. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic (approx. 10 minutes).
5. Spray a clean, dry bowl with nonstick cooking spray, place dough in bowl, cover, and let sit until doubled (approx. 90 minutes).
6. When dough has risen, uncover and punch down. Form dough into a cylinder shape and sprinkle with the 1 Tbs. of cinnamon listed under "Glaze." Twist dough, form into a circle and pinch ends together. Cover and let rise for 45 minutes more, or until roughly doubled.
7. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. and spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
8. Beat together egg whites and almond milk to form a glaze, then brush top and sides of the cake with the mixture.
9. Bake 30-32 minutes or until golden brown, and cool completely on wire rack before decorating.
10. To make the icing, combine the Greek yogurt, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Allow to thicken in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes before spreading on the cake.
11. Divide icing into 3 separate bowls. Add food coloring to each in order to get yellow, green, and purple frostings. Spread over the cooled cake, alternating between all 3 colors. Enjoy!

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Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Mardi-Gras-King-Cake---A-Reduced-Fat_-Full-Flavor-Alternative-1662756 (may not work)