New Orleans King Cakes

What is a King Cake?  Well, it is a sweet, circular pastry, cake, or bread that is the centerpiece of a historically Catholic celebration known as Epiphany, which falls on January 6.  With its roots in Europe, most Americans are likely familiar with Louisiana-style king cakes that consist of a cake-y bread dough twisted into a ring and decorated with colored icing and sprinkles.  The ring represents the King's crown!

Our King Cakes contain an edible baby made of our baked cookie dough.  We hide the baby inside after the cake is baked. Finding the baby in a slice of king cake can mean good luck. Some traditions in New Orleans say that whomever gets the slice with the baby in it is then in charge of bringing the king cake to next year’s celebration.

Enjoy!!