King Cake: A Sweet Tradition from Ancient Rome to Mardi Gras @MinnesotaPBS
King Cake: A Sweet Tradition from Ancient Rome to Mardi Gras  @MinnesotaPBS
Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Fat Tuesday celebrations take many forms around the world, including King Cake! In New Orleans, it’s a brioche-like cake with colorful icing, while in France, it’s a flaky puff pastry with almond filling. No matter the version, it’s all about indulging before Lent.

Want to learn more? Pastry Chef Marc Heu shares the story behind King Cake in the upcoming season of Twin Cities PBS's "Relish” with Chef Yia Vang. Follow us and subscribe for updates!
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