It’s galette des rois , a French king’s cake eaten on January 6 for Epiphany. The hidden trinket is called a fève ; traditionally it was a bean, but today it’s often a small porcelain or plastic charm.

Quick scoop

  • Food type: Galette des rois, usually a puff pastry cake with almond cream (frangipane).
  • Hidden item: A fève — the lucky charm inside the cake.
  • Tradition: Whoever finds it is crowned king or queen for the day.

TL;DR

The January 6 cake is galette des rois , and the hidden trinket is a fève.