king cake, Mardi Gras

Why do some Mardi Gras king cakes have beans instead of babies? Here's the history.
Ayu Bakehouse in the Marigny sells their king cake with a golden bean instead of a baby. The bakery, which opened in 2022, won The Times-Picayune's 2024 king cake bracket.
What is king cake and why is it eaten for Epiphany and Mardi Gras?
For those who celebrate the Epiphany — the celebration of the Twelfth Night after Christmas — on Jan. 6, you may look forward to putting your shoes outside your door for gifts, watching annual parades,
SWLA bakery prepares for king cake demands ahead of Mardi Gras
We are 55 days away from Fat Tuesday. Although that may seem a bit far out, the preparations are beginning in Southwest Louisiana.
From boudin to crawfish filled; Try one of these savory king cakes this Mardi Gras
This year during Mardi Gras, as you eat traditional sweet king cake, don't forget about savory king cakes. Try one of these king cakes this year.
2025 Asheville Mardi Gras: What to know about royals, parade, Queen's Ball, king cake
Asheville Mardi Gras' queen and king share what's new for the 2025 parade and Queen's Ball. Plus, where to find king cakes.
Mardi Gras favorite Dong Phuong king cakes arriving in South MS. Here’s where to find them
Waveland Pharmacy, at 112 Auderer Blvd., is one of only two authorized resellers of Dong Phuong’s king cakes this year on the Mississippi Coast, the bakery’s website shows. The other is Lee’s International Grocery at 917 Division St. in Biloxi.
Local king cake hot spot re-opens days before the start of Mardi Gras season
With mere days until the start of Mardi Gras season, a local bakery hosted a ribbon cutting and grand re-opening on Thursday, Jan. 2. Lilah's Bakery, located at 1718 Centenary Blvd., known for its iconic King Cakes,
King cake in Pensacola: Where to find king cake in 2025 Mardi Gras season
Let the festival season begin! Here's where you can expect to find king cake in the Pensacola area this year for Mardi Gras 2025.
These are Ian McNulty's top king cakes from Mardi Gras 2024. Here's where to get them
The dawn of a new Carnival season in New Orleans signals both a fresh start and a return to traditions, and that plays out in the perennial king cake obsession
King cake season kicks off: Port Allen Bakery prepares for Mardi Gras
With Mardi Gras weeks away, bakeries across the state are preparing for the annual rush. Port Allen Bakery has 50 years of history and blends tradition, flavor and excitement.
Is it Mardi Gras season already? Yep! Here's what you need to know in 2025
It's not even 2025 but Mardi Gras season is already approaching. Here's a look at parade schedules and everything else you need to know.
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King cake of the day: This Uptown bakery serves classic queen cake with a sno-ball twist
Nectar is a classic New Orleans flavor introduced to the area with the nectar soda option at I.L. Lyons and Co. in the 1800s.
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Where to get a Dong Phuong king cake in Baton Rouge in 2025
NEW ORLEANS ( WGNO) — Carnival season is back in Louisiana, and for some, that means it’s time to grab a Dong Phuong king cake. In a post to social media on King’s Day, the bakery listed its official ...
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Where can I get a king cake in the Jackson area?
Though Fat Tuesday happens later than usual in 2025, interest in king cakes is already on people’s minds in early January.
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King cake of the day: Mid-City bakery known for wedding cake has magnificent king cake too
An old school New Orleans bakery has been making a classic style king cake all along. Here is what Ian McNulty thinks after ...