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King Cakes are a big part of the Mardi Gras tradition, dating back to the Twelfth Night, which honors the three kings that were present at the birth of Christ.
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Fast Facts
- Brought to New Orleans by the French in 1870Gumbo Pages: King Cake
- Originated to celebrate the coming of the magi, who came twelve days after Christmas bearing gifts for the Christ childNovaReinna: King Cake
- A small plastic baby is hidden within the cake
- Classic King Cakes are oval in shapeMardi Gras Digest: History of the King Cake
- Resembles a rich, sweet bread
- Decorated in Mardi Gras colors of green, purple, and gold
- Traditional cakes contain various fillings
- Should not be prepared before Twelfth Night (January 6) or after Mardi GrasGumbo Pages: King Cake
- Traditionally served with chicory coffeeMardi Gras Digest: History of the King Cake
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What Is It?
A king cake is not a traditional sponge cake. It is a twisted bread akin to a cinnamon roll dough. Favorite fillings include cream cheese, praline, strawberry and blueberry. It is then covered in a sweet frosting glaze and green, purple, and gold colored sugar is sprinkled on top.NovaReinna: King Cake -
And The Baby?
It is tradition of Mardi Gras that whoever is served the piece of king cake with the baby inside is declared King or Queen of the day, and is required to host the next party and serve king cake.NovaReinna: King Cake -
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This is why I follow. RT @publicdomain: 'Come, fetch out the plum-cake, old man!' the Unicorn went on, turning from her to the King.
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'Come, fetch out the plum-cake, old man!' the Unicorn went on, turning from her to the King.
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Portillo's poppyseed fruit salad is not so good. Maxwell Street Polish is great. Cake shake is chocolate cake. Chopped salad still king.
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RT @MalignInc: Happy Birthday Chris King<awwwww I'm trying to get him a cake or something
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