King cake is said to have originated in Old World France and Spain and came to be associated with Epiphany during the Middle ...

King cake is also a staple during the Mardi Gras season, which begins Jan. 6 and ends the day before Lent on Fat Tuesday, which falls on March 4 this year.

King cake is only eaten during the Carnival season — which begins 12 days after Christmas, on Epiphany, or Twelfth Night — and ends on Mardi Gras Day.

King cake is a staple of Mardi Gras. We're looking into its origins in New Orleans, the plastic baby and sharing a king cake recipe to try at home.

From Jan. 6 to March 4, variations of king cake will be offered at bakeries and eateries throughout the metro area.

You may not be able to get to New Orleans in the time between Epiphany and Mardi Gras, but if you still want to celebrate, there’s a sweet tradition you can eat anywhere: king cake. While king ...

Translated as the king's cake, the baked delicacy is enjoyed around the world as Catholics and other Christians observe the Epiphany holiday.

Between Epiphany and Mardi Gras, people all over the world eat King Cake. Whether simply because it tastes good or because people love holiday traditions, the King Cake is beloved.