Zulu King Cake 👑🥥🍫
A Mardi Gras favorite with a rich and irresistible twist, our Zulu King Cake is filled with a decadent blend of coconut, smooth cream cheese, melty chocolate morsels, and a perfect touch of cinnamon and sugar. Finished with an indulgent topping of extra chocolate and toasted coconut, every bite delivers bold flavor and true Carnival indulgence.
Each Zulu King Cake includes a traditional plastic baby baked inside, along with the history of the King Cake, making it a delicious and authentic way to celebrate Mardi Gras traditions. Perfect for sharing with family, friends, or your krewe! đź’śđź’šđź’›
🎉 NEW SHIPPING OPTIONS! You can now choose UPS Ground or UPS Next Day Air at checkout:
- UPS Ground – Ideal for customers who want to save on shipping and are not in a rush.
- UPS Next Day Air – Perfect if you need your King Cake delivered by or near a specific date.
To guarantee maximum freshness, we shrink-wrap our King Cakes and ship them undecorated. This not only prevents any damage during shipping but also makes decorating it yourself part of the FUN!
Due to the peak shipping season, your king cake may not arrive on the requested date but may arrive the following day.
Note — We only ship our Regular Size King Cakes, which serve 10–12 people. You can choose your preferred delivery date at checkout, and select either UPS Ground or UPS Next Day Air based on your needs.
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The "Zulu King Cake" is Trademarked ® by The Ambrosia Bakery. Read more...
History of the King Cake:
The Original King Cake was created by Christians to thwart off the pagan Greek Custom of selecting a young male villager to reign as king for one year only to be used as a human sacrifice at years end. An oval shaped cake was prepared and a small bean was concealed inside, the fortunate person who received the piece of cake containing the bean was dubbed “king” for a week and was allowed to choose a queen to reign with him. The Epiphany, or Little Christmas, is observed on January 6 in many Christian churches. This day has come to be known as “King’s Day.”Since the 1300’s, the day has honored the meeting of the Three Wise Men with the infant Jesus. King Cakes became part of the celebration to symbolize the finding of baby Jesus. Traditionally, King Cakes are oval-shaped to show unity of all Christians. The Mardi Gras season which begins on this “Twelfth Night” (January 6), is expressed on King Cakes by using the carnival colors of green, yellow, and purple. The colors of the King Cake are purple for justice, green for faith, and gold for power. Some bakers also decorate the cakes in red to symbolize the life of Jesus.As a King Cake is cut, each person awaits anxiously for his or her piece to locate the small baby. The person who finds the baby is obligated to bring a King Cake to the next seasonal celebration. (Included with each shipper King Cake is a Mardi Gras cup and a "History" of the King Cake, Mardi Gras beads and a baby inside the King Cake.
Start this local tradition in your home, office, or class. King Cake season ends on Fat Tuesday, the day before the season of Lent begins.
CAUTION! A NON-EDIBLE BABY FIGURE IS INSERTED INSIDE YOUR KING CAKE! Due to the peak shipping season, your king cake may not arrive on the requested date but may arrive the following day.
Shipping Policy
Seller will not be responsible for, and no liability shall result from, any delays in delivery or performance caused by circumstances beyond Seller’s reasonable control. These include, but are not limited to: product unavailability, carrier delays, severe weather, power failures, labor issues, acts of war or terrorism, embargoes, acts of God, or actions of any governmental agency. Any shipping or delivery dates provided by Seller are estimates only.
Shipping Options
We offer UPS Ground and UPS Next Day Air for all shipped King Cakes:
- UPS Ground: A cost-saving option for customers who are not in a rush. Delivery times vary by location and are not guaranteed.
- UPS Next Day Air: Best for customers who need their King Cake delivered by or near a specific date. Delivery typically occurs by 10:30 AM, but may arrive as late as end of day (7 PM for residences; during posted hours for businesses).
General Shipping Details
- We ship Tuesday through Thursday, weather permitting.
- A 48-hour advance order is required for processing and preparation.
- During peak season, delivery dates cannot be guaranteed. Your King Cake may arrive on the requested date or the following day depending on UPS conditions.
- Friday shipments for Saturday delivery require an additional $16 surcharge, added at checkout.
- Delivery times and estimates are determined by UPS, and Seller is not responsible for delays beyond our control. Place Orders to multiple locations separately.
