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The King Cake Tradition, ExplainedThe King Cake Tradition, Explained
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Why is there a plastic baby baked inside this Mardi Gras staple?

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The King Cake Tradition, Explained
Dining Out in NOLA

Why is there a plastic baby baked inside this Mardi Gras staple?

By Dana Hatic and Hillary Dixler Canavan

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