Rosca de Reyes, also known as the Three Kings’ Cake, is a sweet bread traditionally eaten in Mexico and other Latin American countries on January 6th, the day of Epiphany. The rosca de reyes is typically ring-shaped, with a hole in the center, and is decorated with candied fruit and other sweet toppings. A small plastic figurine of the baby Jesus is often hidden inside the rosca, and whoever finds the figurine is said to be the godparent of the baby Jesus for the year.
The rosca de reyes has a long history, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed that the rosca de reyes originated in Spain, where it was known as the “rosca de Reyes Magos” (Three Kings’ Cake). The rosca de reyes was brought to Mexico by the Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century, and it quickly became a popular tradition.
