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The practice of making and serving king cakes actually dates back to the origins of Mardi Gras itself, which was first celebrated in America in 1699. Baking a baby into the cake wasn’t common practice until the 1800s. 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 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 name king cake is derived from the Three Wise Men in the Bible, who came bearing gifts for Baby Jesus on the Twelfth Night. King cake is first served on King's Day (January 6) and can continue to be served through the eve of Mardi Gras to celebrate the coming of the three kings, as well as to honor them with a sweet homage to their jeweled 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. To avoid accidentally slicing through the baby 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! The tradition of the baby in the king cake lives on 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 A little over 300 years ago, it was brought to colonial Louisiana by the French, who served a fancy cake with a good luck token hidden in the pastry at the Kings Ball during Mardi Gras season. The The cakes are made with a rich dough, filled with various treats, and decorated with the Mardi Gras colors of gold, green, and purple. While shipped cakes are available from New Orleans bakeries, several grocery stores in the Augusta area also stock pre-made king cakes. When Mardi Gras rolls around each year, it’s also time for a king cake. King cake is only eaten during the Carnival season — which begins 12 days after Christmas, on Epiphany, or Twelfth Night — and ends on Mardi Gras Day. Mardi Gras — which literally translates 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. Keep reading to learn more about king cakes, including what they look like, the Mardi Gras king cake traditions that are practiced today and more religious The baby symbolizes luck and prosperity to whoever finds it. That person is also responsible for purchasing next week's cake [41] or hosting the next Mardi Gras party. [38] [42] Often, bakers place the baby outside of the cake, leaving the purchaser to hide it themselves. This is usually to avoid liability for any choking hazard. King cakes have been "legal" again for a few weeks, and with a short 2024 Mardi Gras season we don't have much time left to grab our favorites or try something new. Bake both rings in the preheated oven in the upper and lower thirds until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean, or when a thermometer inserted into the center of the dough reads 190 F, about 25 minutes, rotating sheet trays 180 degrees and top to bottom, halfway through baking to ensure even browning. King cakes are most popular in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast region, but they can also be found in other areas where Mardi Gras is celebrated. Why Can't You Eat King Cake Before Jan. 6? Traditionally, the “baby” was actually a small dried bean or a pecan, which would get baked right into the cake. Finding the bean in your slice of cake means that you got to be king or queen for the day and are also responsible for bringing the next cake to keep the party going. 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. For those not familiar with King Cakes or Mardi Gras 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!! Step 9. Roll the dough out into a large rectangle, about 20 inches long. Step 10. Cinnamon Filling – Brush on softened butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Cover the entire dough. 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
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