King Cake, Mardi Gras

The origins of King Cake: How the colorful, sweet treat became a Mardi Gras staple
The name “King Cake” is a reference to the Biblical story of the three kings or wisemen who brought gifts when Jesus was born.
14 Delicious Tips For Making King Cake For Mardi Gras
Ready to celebrate Mardi Gras like a king? If you're planning on baking a traditional king cake, there are some expert tips that will give you the best outcome.
Weather delays king cake carnival in D.C.
Record snow fall in New Orleans this week disrupted the delivery of the famous king cakes to carnival events in Washington DC. this weekend.
Craving king cake in the Jackson area? Here's where to find the Mardi Gras staple
If you're looking for a place to order a king cake this season, the Jackson area has options. Most shops stop selling king cake on the last day of Carnival, also known as Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday, which falls on Tuesday, March 4, this year.
New Orleans’ King Cake Drive-Thru comes back to Houston this year for sold-out Mardi Gras desserts
King Cake Drive-Thru founders Mike Graves and Tiffany Langlinais bring New Orleans' best king cakes to Houston for a two-day sale for Mardi Gras in 2025.
This king cake went viral on ESPN last year. Here's where to find it for 2025 Mardi Gras.
The king cakes are made with a three-strand braided dough that is filled with a cinnamon sugar and honey glaze that's whipped with butter.
King Cake of the Day: My first New Orleans king cake to try was Haydel's. Here's how it went.
The Haydel's Bakery strawberry king cake was a journey of multiple flavors throughout each layer. I've had many king cakes growing up taking French class, but this was my first New Orleans-style king cake since moving from Atlanta and several locals and colleagues recommended Haydel's.
After being snowbound in New Orleans, 70 king cakes on their way to Washington Mardi Gras
The fresh king cakes were supposed to arrive in D.C. earlier this week, but Haydel had to cancel orders as their bakery was snowed in and the airport was closed for several days.
King cake made out of snow
King cake made out of snow
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King cake of the day: Zoe's Bakery builds loyal following, and you can eat the mask
Thirty years ago, Shane Gorringe said it would be a “cold day in hell” before his bakery would produce a king cake. “So ugly, ...
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Must-try king cake: Bywater Bakery's pineapple passionfruit
Bywater Bakery, owned by the creator of Whole Foods' famous Chantilly cake, has done it again, tantalizing our taste buds ...
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Shreveport Biscuit Co. Enters King Cake Game with a Savory Twist
The owner of Shreveport Biscuit claims she was inspired to venture into the King Cake world because of Matt Haines who wrote ...
Geaux 4 Kids hosts King Cake and Cocktail event to raise money to help children in crisis
Geaux 4 Kids hosted its King Cake and Cocktails event Jan. 16 in partnership with Live! Casino & Hotel at the Krewe of Gemini ...
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The King Cake Tradition, Explained
Some associate it with Mardi Gras, others with a celebration known as Epiphany. King cake is eaten on January 6 in honor of Epiphany, or Twelfth Night, which historically marks the arrival of the ...