SYMBOLS of the king’s cake

During this time of year, one of the most beloved traditions is that of the King’s Cake. What began as a New Orleans tradition is now celebrated all over the United States. As part of the celebration of Mardi Gras, it is traditional to bake an oval cake in honor of the three kings—the King’s Cake.

The shape represents the unity of faiths. Each cake is decorated in the traditional Mardi Gras colors of PURPLE (representing power), GREEN (representing justice) and GOLD (representing faith). This is representative of a King’s jeweled crown. Traditionally, a small baby, symbolizing the baby Jesus is baked into each cake.

King’s Cake parties are held throughout the Mardi Gras season. In offices, classrooms and homes, King’s Cakes are sliced and enjoyed by all. Like the biblical story, the “search for the baby” adds excitement as each person waits to see in whose slice of bread the baby will be discovered.

The Baby Custom holds that the person who finds the baby (symbolizing the baby Jesus) in their slice will be rewarded with good luck, and that person is also traditionally responsible for bringing the King’s Cake to the next party.

Our Great Harvest King’s Cake is made from sweetened cinnamon dough and covered in frosting and colored sugar. A small baby and 3 strands of Mardi Gras beads are included with each King’s Cake. Due to safety concerns, we choose not to bake the baby within the cake, but you can easily do this before serving your King’s Cake. The small King’s Cake serves 6 people and is $12.95. The large King Cake serves 12-18 people and is $24.95.

Availability - Order now We will have these available by order only from now through Mardi Gras, Feb. 28. Additionally, there will be a limited number of King Cakes available on Tuesday, Feb. 28, for those who were not able to place an advance order. For customer convenience, we will be open and have King’s Cakes ready at 7 a.m. Feb. 28, so that you may pick up your order before heading off to work.