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It, too, bakes with a surprise inside but here is where the similarities end. King Cake is baked with either a dried bean or a plastic baby. It is then covered in sugar glaze and sprinkled with sugar in purple, green and gold (the colors of Mardi Gras). The person who finds the "surprise" has to provide the King Cake next year. What Is A King Cake? In two words—sensory overload. But more specifically, it's a frosted seasonal treat that Mardi Gras partygoers eat between January 6 (otherwise known as Epiphany, Three King's Day, or Twelfth Night, and Fat Tuesday), which is the day before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. Typically, king cake is made of a rich 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 In Christian tradition the cake commemorates the witness of the "Three Kings". [9] [10] The tradition of the Mardi Gras king cake did not become established until the 20th-century, although the ubiquitous gold, purple and green sprinkles have been standard decoration since 1872. The cake is usually purchased at a shop. Originally called a "Three Kings Cake," the tradition was born in representation of the three kings (or wise men) who brought gifts to the baby Jesus in the Christian Bible. The cake is a blend of coffee cake and cinnamon roll, typically iced in Mardi Gras colors: Purple (Justice), Green (Faith), and Gold (Power). King cake can take different shapes and contain decadent surprises, but it's best known in its traditional form: a sweet bread baked in a circular crown shape and dressed in the traditional Mardi Decorating Mardi Gras king cakes at Dong Phuong Bakery & Restaurant in New Orleans. Photo by C. Ross for The Washington Post via Getty Images Elias Alvarado rolling out butter for a king cake at King cake is a traditional Mardi Gras treat with roots in the Biblical story of the three wise men. 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 The King Cake, a beloved staple of Mardi Gras celebrations in Louisiana, has a history as colorful and vibrant as its sugary exterior. This sweet treat, deeply rooted in European traditions, has During this time, king cakes sell briskly, and many bakeries have their own special versions. In 2025 Mardi Gras falls on Tuesday, March 4, making this a long, sugary season. The name “king cake” refers to the Three Kings who delivered gifts to the baby Jesus on Twelfth Night. This authentic Mardi Gras King Cake brings the spirit of New Orleans right to your kitchen! Made with a rich, buttery brioche dough and your choice of classic cinnamon or creamy cream cheese filling, this recipe yields two spectacular cakes. Emily Williams is the digital home editor at Better Homes & Gardens, where she covers home decor, entertaining ideas, and more. Emily Estep is a plant biologist and journalist who has worked for a variety of online news and media outlets, writing about and editing topics that range from film and Mardi Gras officially begins on Twelfth Night (January 6) and lasts until Ash Wednesday, and King Cake is the traditional dessert served at this time. French settlers brought this custom to New Orleans around 1870 to celebrate the feast of the Epiphany- the arrival of the three wise men bearing gifts twelve days after Christmas. In a large bowl, whisk together the 3 & 1/2 cups of flour, 1/3 cup sugar, and 1/2 tablespoon coarse salt. Make a well in the center and add the 2 room temperature beaten eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup unsalted melted butter. King King Cakes 1616 L&A Road Suite 101 Metairie LA 70001. Phone: 866-546-4225 Fax: 504-831-0601 King cakes are served on King’s Day (January 6) and last until the eve of Mardi Gras. This wondrous cake is said to have originated in Old World France and Spain. It became associated with Epiphany throughout the Middle Ages. A Mardi Gras King in 1952. | dulouz cats via Flickr // CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Two of the oldest Mardi Gras krewes (NOLA-talk for "crew," or a group that hosts major Mardi Gras events, like parades or King’s Cake and Rosca de Reyes are seasonal treats, served for 3 Kings Day (Epiphany) and for Mardi Gras, and they’re delightful desserts we wish we could get all year long. King Cake, or King’s Cake, is what this sweet would be called in a New Orleans bakery, and Rosca de Reyes is what it’s called in Mexican and Central American bakeries. On January 6, a yearly event known as Twelfth Night, or the eve of the Epiphany, serves as the opening of the Carnival season (via Fox 8).There are many rituals, parades, and events that come ANTOINE’S KING AND QUEEN CAKES Starting every year on January 6th, the celebration of the “Epiphany” or “Kings Day”, the traditional cutting of the King Cake by the King and Queen of the two most powerful Mardi Gras krewe’s, Rex and Zulu, is the official kick off of the Mardi Gras season.
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