The exquisite Carya King's Cake from Maison du Chocolat, 2026

The House of Chocolate reveals its 2026 Epiphany King Cake, named Carya. This creation celebrates the pecan nut, beautifully paired with rich dark chocolate in a delicious combination. Available from January 3 to 19, 2026, in the Paris boutiques, reservations open on December 29.

Every year, we eagerly indulge in discovering the Kings' Cake crafted by La Maison du Chocolat. For Epiphany 2026, this renowned Parisian chocolatier delights us with Carya, a galette that places pecan nuts front and center. Its name, inspired by the pecan tree, hints at its regal and indulgent nature.

This year, we bid farewell to exotic fruits like the royal pineapple that surprised us in 2025. Instead, it's the queen of nuts taking center stage in a composition where chocolate rules supreme. At the heart of this galette, melt-in-your-mouth, crunchy textures abound: a smooth ganache made from rich 70% dark chocolate twists around a tender frangipane infused with the flavor of pecans. All of this is wrapped in a homemade puff pastry made with pure, extra-fine butter from AOP Charentes-Poitou, golden and perfectly caramelized, offering a delightful bite that melts in your mouth.

A Couture-Level King Cake That Embraces Contrasts

What makes Carya so enchanting is this interplay of contrasting textures. The smoothness of the pecan praline, the crunch of caramelized nuts, the richness of the cocoa powder shavings... Each bite offers a new sensory delight. And then there’s the crown of 56% dark chocolate, delicately perforated, visually striking and elegant, sitting proudly atop the product. No one dares to admit it, but everyone secretly wants to break through it first to indulge in a bite.

Dressed in a coat of dried fruits and chocolate, Carya truly wears the crown. This Signature Kings' Cake is available for €65, serving eight people, and must be ordered in advance. Orders open on December 29, 2025, directly at the shop, with pick-up available from January 3 to January 19, 2026, at various La Maison du Chocolat locations across Paris.

The Iconic King Cake Makes a Grand Comeback

If you're looking for a more budget-friendly or individual option, La Maison du Chocolat also offers its Iconic Kings’ Cake. This version stays true to the house's signature style with a puff pastry made from pure, extra-fine butter, filled with a mousse-like ganache of 66% Caribbean dark chocolate and chopped caramelized almonds. The decoration keeps things simple with toasted almonds and cacao nibs, emphasizing elegance through minimalism.

Price your individually-sized galette at 7€ and the six-person version at 45€. Fèves are also sold separately for 7.70€ each. This edition is available in-store and online from January 3 to 19, 2026.

Where can you find these chocolate King’s Cakes?

To indulge in these galettes that reinvent the traditional Epiphany treats, head to the Maison du Chocolat boutiques in Paris. The brand has several locations across the city, including on the Champs-Élysées, in the 8th arrondissement, as well as in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district and at La Madeleine.

In short, if you're on the lookout for an impressive way to surprise your guests this Epiphany, Carya stands out as a delightful culinary discovery that expertly blends traditional French pastry finesse with expert chocolate craftsmanship. This creation once again demonstrates how La Maison du Chocolat knows how to reinvent classics, adding their signature touch. Be sure to reserve your galette early—starting at the end of December—to guarantee indulging in it between January 3rd and 19th, 2026.