The King Cake Tradition

2/21/2020

Mardi Gras is a time of celebration that includes parades, costumes, music, and indulgences of different kinds. One fun indulgence that’s been around for roughly 300 years as part of this tradition is the king cake.

King cake is a circular, frosted, bready cake that is typically enjoyed between January 6th and Fat Tuesday as part of the Mardi Gras/Carnival season.
Some varieties of king cakes contain fruit or cream filling.
The cakes are decorated with frosting and sprinkles in the traditional Mardi Gras colors of green, gold, and purple (representing faith, power, and justice).
Interestingly enough, there’s a small plastic figurine of a baby that gets hidden inside the cake. It’s typically included on the side if you get it from a bakery so you can hide the baby yourself and avoid eating baked plastic.
Modern tradition says that if you find the baby in your slice of cake, it’s a sign of future luck and prosperity. This lucky person is also required to buy the king cake next year and may be crowned the king or queen for the evening.

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