How To Make a King Cake for Mardi Gras — Recipes from The Kitchn

King cakes are made around the world as part of the festival of the Epiphany, but in New Orleans, king cakes have truly taken on a life of their own. From the start of Carnival on January 6 through Mardi Gras at the beginning of February, you'll find one of these sweet, color-splashed king cakes in just about every office break room and at every family gathering.

Did you get "the baby"? That means you bring the next cake — and we have just the cake you'll want to bring.

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