History of the King Cake
The King Cake is believed to have originated in France around the 12th Century. These early Europeans celebrated the coming of the three wise men bearing gifts twelve days after Christmas calling it the feast of the Epiphany, Twelfth Night or King’s Day.
The main part of the celebration was in the baking of a King Cake to honor the Three Kings. The cakes were made circular to portray the circular route used by the Kings to get to the Christ Child and confuse King Herod, who was trying to follow the wise men so he could kill the Christ Child. In these early King Cakes, a bean, a pea, or a coin was hidden inside of the cake. The person who found the hidden object was declared King for the Day, or was said to have good luck in the coming year.
In Louisiana, Twelfth Night also signifies the beginning of the carnival season, which ends on Mardi Gras Day. The beans, peas, and coins have been replaced by a small plastic baby to symbolize the Christ Child. The person who gets the baby is expected to carry on the carnival festivities by hosting the next King Cake Party.
2025: Available Wednesday January 8th - Tuesday, March 4th
These are for pick-up only! If you would like to ship a King Cake please click HERE !
Available at the start of the Epiphany Holiday (1st week of January) - Fat Tuesday (Mid-February).
Danish Dough with Cinnamon Filling
Iced with Roll Icing and sprinkled with Purple, Green and Gold sugar
Small plastic baby figurine
ONLY AVAILABLE ON FAT TUESDAY - March 4th, 2025
Yeast donuts filled with fruit filling and covered with glaze icing.
Sold in Packages of 4
Available at the start of the Epiphany Holiday (1st week of January) - Fat Tuesday (Mid-February).
This box is built to fit one King Cake.
Orders must be placed by Friday at 4pm CT in order to be shipped by Wednesday of the following week.
The Pick-Up Date field is required to choose which Wednesday your shipment will leave the store.
Shipping boxes leave the bakery on Wednesdays via USPS Priority Two Day Shipping. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee of arrival date. We will provide a USPS tracking number via email the Tuesday before shipment.
Shipping and handling costs are included for shipping in the United States. International shipping is available for an additional postage fee.
Please keep in mind, we do our best to pack your order for minimal breakage; however, some crumbling may occur.
No refunds will be issued by Trefzger’s Bakery for broken items or late arrival.
This offer is only available online.
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