Transform Leftover King Cake into a Mardi Gras Dessert Transform leftover King Cake into a rich New Orleans-style bread pudding with creamy custard, warm spices, and the sweet King Cake icing baked right into every bite. Two- or three-day-old King Cake actually makes the best bread pudding because it absorbs the custard beautifully while still…
Makes enough for about 4 generous slices of King Cake. 4 large eggs 1 cup whole milk ¼ cup heavy cream (optional, but highly recommended) 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg ⅛ teaspoon salt For Cooking 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil or…
Planning to Enjoy Your King Cake Later? If you won’t be serving your King Cake within the next few days, the best place for it is the freezer. Simply place the entire inner King Cake box in your freezer. There’s no need to keep the outer shipping box. When you’re ready to enjoy it, remove…
Future Mardi Gras Dates and How They’re Calculated One of the most common questions people ask is: “Why does Mardi Gras change every year?” The simple answer is this: Because Easter changes every year, and Mardi Gras is always celebrated 47 days before Easter Sunday. Since Easter can fall anywhere between late March and late…
The Story Behind One of New Orleans’ Most Beloved Traditions If you’ve ever visited New Orleans, chances are you’ve seen—or at least heard—a brass band leading a crowd of people dancing through the streets, waving colorful umbrellas and handkerchiefs. That’s called a Second Line, and it’s one of the city’s most recognizable traditions. A Second…
The answer is a fascinating story that stretches back thousands of years, blending ancient customs, Christian traditions, and a little New Orleans legend. Where Did the Tradition Begin? Long before anyone hid a plastic baby inside a King Cake, people were hiding small objects inside special cakes during winter celebrations. Historians believe the custom can…
The Short Answer: Yes One of the most common questions we receive is: “Can you ship a king cake to my state?” The answer is almost always yes. Today, king cakes can be shipped virtually anywhere in the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii. Whether you’re celebrating Mardi Gras in New York, California, Texas, Colorado,…
Choosing The Right King Cake Company With dozens of bakeries offering king cakes online, many customers ask the same question: “What is the best king cake delivery company?” The answer depends on what you’re looking for. Some customers want the cheapest cake. Others want the biggest cake. Some want unique flavors. But if you’re looking…
The Right Bakery Is More Important Than Choosing the Shipping Company One of the most common questions we hear is: “How can a king cake travel across the country and still arrive fresh?” The answer surprises many people. Freshness starts with the bakery, not the shipping company. FedEx, UPS, and other carriers can only deliver…
In New Orleans, a city where every cobblestone street and Creole cottage tells a story, the King Cake stands out as a delicious narrator of our most colorful time of year: Mardi Gras. From the first slice served on Twelfth Night to the last crumb enjoyed on Fat Tuesday, the King Cake is a staple…