According to ExploreLouisiana.com, French settlers came to Louisiana in the 18th century, they brought their traditions, such as the king cake, which was, at the time, served during Epiphany.

KING'S CAKE RECIPE DOUGH 2 1/2 cups (10.6 ounces) all-purpose or bread flour 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup (4 ounces ...

King cake of the day: Baby’s first New Orleans rite of passage with a sweet, egg-free version By EMILY WOODRUFF | Staff writer Feb 14, 2025 Updated Feb 14, 2025 1 min to read ...

Plastic baby aside, eating a colorful king cake for Mardi Gras is a cinnamon-sugary tradition. (Photo: Getty Creative) Fat Tuesday. Mardi Gras. No matter what you call it, one thing is certain: The ...

Ayu Bakehouse in the Marigny sells their king cake with a golden bean instead of a baby. The bakery, which opened in 2022, won The Times-Picayune's 2024 king cake bracket.

It's really fun." The "baby" Osting referred to is a non-toxic plastic toy baked into the cake. Traditionally, the person who finds the baby is responsible for buying next year's King Cake.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — With their purple, gold and green colors and toy babies hidden inside, king cakes are staples of Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, but apparently they're also valuable ...

King cake is decorated with traditional colors of purple, gold and green. These signify the colors of a jeweled crown honoring the wise men who visited baby Jesus on Epiphany.

At a king cake party, the cake still contains a traditional trinket—usually a small baby, which some say represents the baby Jesus. There is another, more entertaining theory that a local bakery in ...