What is a King Cake?

King cake (aka three kings cake) is a sweet pastry ring consisting of yellow, purple and green icing—with a plastic baby hidden inside. The icing, sprinkles and/or luster dust give the cake its signature colors, but it’s really all about whether or not you get the slice with baby Jesus, which is a symbol of luck or prosperity.

Best King Cakes

Cinnamon roll king cake?! Don’t mind if we do. Each topped with a the traditional baby prize, these donut king cakes guarantee a win! And as a bonus, you don’t have to worry about accidentally biting into a tiny piece of plastic. Satisfy freakshake dreams with a full slice of king cake on top of your creamy shake… The more, the better! Icing overload, but who’s complaining? King cake bites mixed into ice cream..a remix, if you will. King cake bites mixed into ice cream..a remix, if you will. A good Mardi Gras soiree never shies away from glitter. And in this case, the macarons are getting in on the colorful action. And just when you thought you’d seen it all… There’s a king cake burger, friends. Icing overload, but who’s complaining? Next: Mardi Gras Sayings and Quotes Perfect for Your Fat Tuesday Instagram Captions

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