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When Christianity extended its influence and displaced other religions, the king cake was adopted into the Christian tradition. The cake was used to honor the biblical three kings, whose journey to Bethlehem to greet the baby Jesus took 12 days (hence the 12 days of Christmas).

Beware chocolate lovers, this Bittersweet Confections king cake may have you wanting to eat the whole thing in one sitting.