king cake
Noun
Meaning
king cake (plural king cakes)
A decorative cake distributed among friends or visitors on Epiphany. In many traditions it contains a pea, a trinket or some other small object which entitles its finder to be the "king" for one day.
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So, if you're like us, and want to get the taste of Mardi Gras now, be on the lookout, cause Blue Bell's Mardi Gras King Cake flavored ice cream is here!