There's no sweeter finale to a festive feast than a decadent chocolate cake - and with the Christmas season in full swing - many are reaching for their favourite treats. Skip the expensive ...

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We’ve reviewed this guide and stand by our picks. We are testing more cake pans for a future update, including Great Jones Patty Cake pans and the seamless version of our loaf pan pick.

There’s also another sweet tradition you may have heard of: eating king cake—and finding the “baby” inside of it. But what is king cake, and why is it such an integral part of Mardi Gras?