King cakes are most popular in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast region, but they can also be found in other areas where Mardi Gras is celebrated. Why Can't You Eat King Cake Before Jan. 6?

The king cake is a sweet pastry now synonymous with Mardi Gras, but it's taken on various forms over its hundreds of years in existence. Stuffed with a surprise trinket hidden within, king cake's ...

While different king cake varieties remain throughout the world, those associated with Mardi Gras are described by Turner as "a cross between a French pastry and a coffee cake." Served oval-shaped as ...

King cake is a staple of Mardi Gras. We're looking into its origins in New Orleans, the plastic baby and sharing a king cake recipe to try at home.

King cake is a traditional Mardi Gras dessert. Cakes are baked with a toy baby inside—according to tradition, whoever finds it is blessed with good luck. While we highly suggest making some Creole ...

King cake is a staple of Mardi Gras. ... See photos of 2025 celebrations Watch Mardi Gras 2025 livestream replay: See celebrations throughout New Orleans Strong winds, ...

Narrator: In NOLA, the cake fits right in with Mardi Gras tradition. Jackie-Sue: So, it has the traditional three colors, the green, purple, and gold. And it's faith, justice, and power.

There’s no better place to experience the magic of Mardi Gras than in New Orleans. It’s home to one of the most extravagant and lively celebrations in the country, filled with vibrant beads ...

I celebrate Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama, where I can get all the beads and king cake I want. Here's why it beats New Orleans' crowded festivities.