A New Orleans Tradition involving sweet pastry and little toys, this cake is meant to be eaten as part of a party – hidden within is a small plastic baby, or some other (edible) bauble – the person who gets the baby (or orange slice/glacecherry/bean) has to host the next party and gets to be “King” of the party of the day!! It’s a fun way to celebrate the Easter season. Traditionally, this cake is sprinkled with colored sugars or decorated with nuts and glace cherries.
King Cake
posted 2023 Apr by Naomi Poe