Description
A festive and fun King Cake Bubble Up recipe that captures the flavors of traditional king cake in an easy-to-make casserole form. Layers of cinnamon roll pieces mixed with a creamy custard-like batter, baked until golden and topped with vibrant purple, yellow, and green sugar for a colorful Mardi Gras-inspired treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 (12.4-oz) cans refrigerated Pillsbury cinnamon rolls
- 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup milk
- Purple, yellow, and green colored sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375ºF. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Cinnamon Rolls: Separate the cinnamon rolls from the cans and save the icing for later. Cut each cinnamon roll into 4 pieces and evenly distribute them in the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Make Cream Cheese Mixture: Using a handheld electric mixer, beat together the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well to combine. Pour in the milk and continue mixing until the batter is fully combined and creamy.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chopped cinnamon rolls in the pan. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is set and lightly golden.
- Cool and Finish: Remove from oven and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the dessert to set. Spread the reserved cinnamon roll icing evenly over the top of the casserole. Sprinkle the purple, yellow, and green colored sugar on top to garnish and celebrate Mardi Gras colors.
Notes
- Be sure to save the icing from the cinnamon rolls; it adds a sweet finishing touch after baking.
- Use colored sugar generously to achieve the iconic King Cake look.
- Allow the casserole to cool slightly before spreading the icing so it doesn’t melt and run off.
- This recipe serves 12, making it perfect for parties or brunch gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Cajun
