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The cake was used to honor the biblical three kings, whose journey to Bethlehem to greet the baby Jesus took 12 days (hence the 12 days of Christmas). The cake was served at celebrations during Tradition dictates that finding the baby in your cake symbolizes luck and prosperity. As such, the finder becomes the “king” or “queen” of the evening. The person who hosts the Mardi Gras party buys or makes the king cake, and since whoever finds the baby is said to be prosperous in the coming year, they take on the responsibility of The King Cake Tradition in Mardi Gras. Many people know King Cake as a part of the Mardi Gras tradition, particularly in New Orleans, where the cake takes center stage during Carnival season. Mardi Gras Season. The Mardi Gras season begins on Twelfth Night, which is January 6th, and continues until the day before Ash Wednesday. The king cake is an time-honored part of Mardi Gras tradition, and it means something significant if you find a small plastic baby in your slice. advertisement. Tasting Table. Why There Are Babies When Mardi Gras rolls around each year, it’s also time for a king cake. It’s a tradition like eating pimento cheese sandwiches during Masters Week in Augusta. The name king cake comes from the Biblical story of the three kings who brought gifts to the baby Jesus. They can be found a multiple locations in the Augusta area, with some listed Typically, king cake is made of a rich brioche dough and a wide array of fillings, such as cinnamon, chocolate, and cream cheese. But the rainbow magic is found in the glaze and sprinkles, which are usually gold, green, and purple. Even the colors of the icing (and royal colors of Mardi Gras) have a deeper meaning. Gold represents power, green Mardi Gras celebrations call for a king cake, clad in green, purple, and gold sprinkles. Finding the baby makes you the king or queen of the day and also means you are expected to throw the Some versions of the tradition also tie the baby to the concept of royalty, since the cake itself is named after the three kings. Originally, small trinkets or beans were hidden in the cake, but Finding the baby in a slice of king cake can mean good luck. In New Orleans, king cake and Mardi Gras go hand in hand: The cakes can be found starting in early January and are available up A blend of coffee cake and cinnamon roll, king cake is usually iced in yellow, green and purple – the colors of Mardi Gras -- and is frequently packed with fruit fillings and decadent cream cheeses. Hidden within these season sweets also lie a special surprise: a plastic king cake baby to continue the fun. Remember, finding the baby inside the king cake not only makes you a “king,” but it also comes with some responsibilities. If you are so fortunate to find the baby in your slice of cake, you will be responsible for hosting the next Mardi Gras celebration and providing the next king cake! It's officially Mardi Gras season, marked by Epiphany on Jan. 6. It also marked the time when bakeries began selling the seasonal King Cake. "If you find the baby in the King Cake that means Like many of the aspects of Mardi Gras, it has deep religious meaning. If you’re lucky, when you cut into your king cake, you might find a plastic baby. Don’t be alarmed, this king cake baby isn’t a mistake – it’s actually one of the elements of the Mardi Gras king cake that has religious symbolism, as it represents the baby Jesus. And wait till you hear the ingredient list: 4,000 pounds of Danish flour, 286 pounds of yeast, 428 dozen eggs, 1,178 pounds of water, 8.925 gallons of flavoring, 2,087 pounds of icing, 331 pounds This year is my first Mardi Gras back in Louisiana after 4 long years away. In the past 4 years, I used to always make a king cake for my office and silently mourn the lack of a Mardi Gras work holiday and my inability to ever find an authentic king cake baby for my cake. Happy Mardi Gras!! Others love the French style of king cake called a pithivier or a unique spin on the Mardi Gras then you're responsible for buying the next king cake. Others say the baby represents the infant The King Cake is an iconic symbol of Mardi Gras, a tradition deeply rooted in culture, religion, and celebration. Finding the baby in your slice of cake means more than just a lucky bite; it Baking a tiny plastic baby into a king cake wasn’t common practice until the 1800s. Some say the baby represents Jesus. If you find the baby in a king cake, it's said that you become "king" or "queen" of the evening and you must bake the king cake next year. It's also said to bring good luck and prosperity. Mardi Gras is known as one of the biggest parties in the world, and this year, the party begins on Jan. 6 and runs through March 4. The culture in New Orleans during Mardi Gras is rich, with no Now, here's the inside scoop on the tiny porcelain baby (which represents Jesus) tucked away in the scrumptious king cake. It's a nod to celebrating Christian faith, and finding the baby in your slice of the king cake often symbolizes luck and prosperity. The lucky finder then becomes the "king" or "queen" of the evening.
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