King cake baby

Here’s everything you need to know about this delicious New Orleans tradition.

Why no king cake recipe is complete without a plastic baby and where to get the best king cakes in New Orleans and beyond.

Here's everything you ever wanted to know about king cakes, the colorful, baby-stuffed pastries served during Mardi Gras season.

King Cakes! Mardi Gras is just not Mardi Gras without a King Cake. Some of you may be wondering, "What on earth is a King Cake? And why is it such a big deal??" A

King cakes, the favored bundt cakes of Carnival season and Mardi Gras, hold a unique tradition. A small plastic baby figurine is often placed within the cake, symbolizing Jesus and the Epiphany.

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The story behind King cake.

Let the good times roll and celebrate Mardi Gras' most delicious tradition, the king cake. Learn all about king cake traditions, and meaning behind the king cake baby on Always The Holidays! #KingCake #KingCakeTraditions

King Cake Cheesecake from Copeland's Cheesecake Bistro in Baton Rouge, LA

The Carnival cake comes with a hidden baby Jesus inside.

Learn how to make a king cake for Mardi Gras, and what it means if you find the king cake baby.

Mardi Gras King Cake Recipe - A giant sweet roll stuffed with brown sugar, raisins and pecans and decorated with icing and purple, green and gold sparkling sugar. Perfect for breakfast or dessert during carnival or on Fat Tuesday!

Omg I have to do this! !

I just moved to New Orleans in October and have been patiently awaiting Twelfth Night (and not a minute before) so I can enjoy piece after piece of king cake.

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Just in time for Mardi Gras: This recipe came from one of Camila's favorite bakeries in New Orleans.

King Cake Layer Cake

Celebrate Mardi Gras with a delicious King Cake!

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