King Cake is a traditional pastry associated with the celebration of Mardi Gras, particularly in New Orleans. It is typically made from a sweet, brioche-like dough that is braided and often filled with cream cheese, fruit, or other sweet fillings. The cake is usually decorated with vibrant icing in the colors of purple, green, and gold, which represent justice, faith, and power, respectively. A small figurine, often a baby Jesus, is hidden inside the cake. The person who finds the figurine is expected to host the next King Cake party or provide the next cake. This tradition adds an element of fun and surprise to the festivities surrounding Carnival season.