Creating King Cake Bread Pudding is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the King Cake: Cut the king cake into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large bowl.
3. Make the Custard Mixture: In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
4. Combine Cubes and Custard: Pour the custard mixture over the cubed king cake, ensuring all the pieces are coated. Let it sit for about 15 minutes so the bread absorbs the liquid.
5. Add Butter: Drizzle the melted butter over the mixture and gently stir to combine.
6. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
7. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the top is golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 15-20 minutes before serving.
9. Prepare Icing: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth and drizzle-able.
10. Decorate: Drizzle the icing over the warm bread pudding and sprinkle with colored sugars to enhance its festive look.

By following these steps, you will create a delicious King Cake Bread Pudding that’s sure to impress!