What Is A King Cake? In two words—sensory overload. But more specifically, it's a frosted seasonal treat that Mardi Gras partygoers eat between January 6, otherwise known as Epiphany, Three King's Day ...
Fresh berries and strawberry-flavored gelatin give this dessert its pretty pink hue. And the vanilla buttercream is a perfect match for the cake layers. Our Southern secret to a moist chocolate cake?