Some associate it with Mardi Gras, others with a celebration known as Epiphany. King cake is eaten on January 6 in honor of Epiphany, or Twelfth Night, which historically marks the arrival of the ...

A simple frangipane filling tucks into layers of puff pastry in this French cake traditionally served for Epiphany. For a taste of Paris in the middle of winter, there’s nothing more classic ...

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We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Nothing makes an occasion feel special quite like a cake. Birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, or friendly gatherings—whatever the ...