A king cake, also known as a three kings cake or a baby cake, is a cake associated in many countries with Epiphany, the celebration of the Twelfth Night after Christmas. [1]

Sep 19, 2025 · During Carnival season, many Southerners celebrate with a king cake. Learn the traditions behind it, plus the surprising reason there's a plastic baby inside.

Jan 9, 2025 · To explain this quirky tradition, let’s start with the king cake’s origins. This dessert is associated with a Catholic celebration called Epiphany, also known as Three Kings Day, which falls...

Feb 4, 2025 · King cakes, either purchased or homemade, also tend to contain one customary ingredient—a tiny plastic king cake baby. The tradition dates back hundreds of years—and there’s an …

Traditionally, the person who receives the piece of cake containing the trinket is named “king” or “queen” of the festivities and is obligated to host the next party of the season, keeping the revelry going until …

Feb 25, 2025 · Today's traditional king cake is a twisted ring of brioche-like cake covered in icing or sugar in the Mardi Gras colors of green, gold, and purple. Cajuns tend to take the cake to the next...

The name “king cake” comes from the Biblical story of the three kings who bring gifts to Baby Jesus. A blend of coffee cake and cinnamon roll, king cake is usually iced in yellow, green and purple – the …

Jan 7, 2025 · Here now, an exploration of the history of this baked good, the traditions surrounding it, and a brief look at king cakes across the globe.

The King Cake is believed to have originated in France around the 12th century. These early Europeans celebrated the coming of the three wise men bearing gifts twelve days after Christmas calling it the …

Try this recipe for a traditional king cake, packed with flavor, heritage and a whole lot of Louisiana pride. Learn more about the tradition of king cake, as told by Mardi Gras expert Arthur Hardy.