Back كعكة عيد الغطاس Arabic Gwastell ar rouaned Breton Galeta de reis Catalan کێکی شا CKB Tříkrálový koláč Czech Helligtrekongerskage Danish Dreikönigskuchen German Γαλλική βασιλόπιτα Greek Galette des Rois Spanish کیک پادشاه Persian
 Part of a Mobilian-style king cake with the baby figurine on top | |
| Type | Cake |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Portugal, Spain, France |
| Region or state | France |
| Similar dishes | |
A king cake, also known as a three kings cake or a baby cake, is a cake associated in many countries with Epiphany, the celebration of the Twelfth Night after Christmas.[1] Its form and ingredients are variable, but in most cases a fève (lit. 'fava bean') such as a figurine representing the Christ Child, is hidden inside.[2] After the cake is cut, whoever gets the fève/Baby Jesus wins a prize.[3][2] Modern fèves can be made of other materials, but always represent the King/Baby Jesus.[4]
- ^ Okholm, Trevecca (21 July 2020). The Grandparenting Effect: Bridging Generations One Story at a Time. Wipf and Stock Publishers. p. 134. ISBN 978-1-7252-5484-8.
- ^ a b Eliza Barclay: Is That a Plastic Baby Jesus in My Cake, National Public Radio from 2012-2-17(englisch)
- ^ "History of King Cakes". New Orleans Showcase.
- ^ Papadopoulos, Madina (3 February 2016). "A Short History of King Cake's Long History". pastemagazine.com. Retrieved 23 August 2017.