Where to Order A King Cake, or Gallette Des Rois, Online

The New Year doesn’t start for me until I’ve had galette des rois, the French pastry that hits shelves in early January to celebrate Epiphany. When I lived in France, I kept these flaky galettes des rois — which translates to ‘kings’ cake’ — in steady rotation for the entire month. They’re that delicious, veritable Frisbee of frangipane-filled puff pastry that is meant to be shared with friends and family on January 6, the date the three kings arrived in Bethlehem (a prize or fève is tucked inside for a lucky winner), and that I prefer overalmond croissants as a morning pastry (they’re dense, not overly-sweet, and pair well with coffee).

France isn’t the only country to celebrate the holiday with a dedicated cake, and similar pastries abound in Portugal and Greece to ring in the New Year. In Spain, Roscón de Reyes — a donut-shaped sweet bread topped that is filled with cream and topped with candied fruit — is served to celebrate el día de los Reyes Magos, the three kings; Mardi Gras attendees in Louisiana will also clock a colorful iteration of the cake, which bears a closer resemblance to the Spanish version, but is topped with purple, green, and yellow sprinkles and icing. And, yes, there is usually a little baby fève tucked inside.

I live far away from the Loire Valley these days, but there are still plenty of ways to order king cakes on Goldbelly, in their many glorious forms, if you’re stateside.

Where to Buy Galette des Rois

Ceci-Cela Pâtisserie Galette des Rois

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The New York City-based Ceci-Cela bakery will send you the classic almond paste pastry (fève = already-inserted) with a crown (which the trinket-finder wears). It also serves 6 to 8 people, making it an ideal party size. 

Chef Daniel Boulud Bake at Home Galette des Rois

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The fève also comes pre-inserted into this king cake from chef Daniel Boulud, which opts for an easy bake-at-home format for the 8-inch round, 6-serving cake. The design is also a tad more elaborate than Ceci-Cela’s version.

Where to Buy Mardi Gras King Cake

Maurice French Pastries New Orleans King Cake With Filling

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Maurice’s French Pastries really delivers on filling variety, and there are nine different options for you to choose from, including praline filling, Bavarian cream, apple-cinnamon, strawberry preserves, and more. It also comes with Mardi Gras bead necklaces, doubloons, and a wee plastic baby.

Caluda’s King Cake Kit

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Kids and control freaks (me!) alike will enjoy this king cake kit, which provides you with a fully-baked cake, but allows you to dose your icing and sprinkles however you see fit. 

Haydel’s Bakery Fleur de Lis King Cake

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Haydel’s has been a New Orleans fixture since 1959, and the bakery’s Fleur de Lis-shaped king cake is a festive departure from the traditional ring of dough. Just note that this whopper can serve between 30 to 35 people, so bring it home if you’re hosting a bigger party.