It’s never too late to celebrate Mardi Gras—especially with a homemade King Cake loaded with rich cream cheese icing. We may be late, but this festive dessert still brings the flavor, fun, and a ...

The first American Mardi Gras was celebrated in 1699 near present-day New Orleans. As the years passed, the celebration evolved, becoming a defining feature of New Orleans culture.

H-E-B has several kinds of king cakes for your Mardi Gras celebrations. Flavors include cream cheese, cinnamon, praline pecan, strawberry, apple and pineapple cream cheese all for $9.34.

Mardi Gras, which falls on March 4 this year, is synonymous with lively parades, dazzling beads, and, of course, the iconic King Cake. Every year, I make a king cake.

Instructions In a medium bowl, combine 2 1/4 cups of the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. Whisk ...

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?

Jan. 6, known as Twelfth Night or Epiphany, officially begins the 2025 carnival season with the announcement of the new royals, the Queen and King of Asheville Mardi Gras.

Pensacola Mardi Gras Kick-Off Celebration Seville Quarter will be the first stop for Mardi Gras king cake with the official Mardi Gras Kick-Off event starting at 5 p.m. on Jan. 4.

FILE - Traditional Mardi Gras king cakes by pastry chef Jean-Luc Albin at Maurice French Pastries are displayed on Feb. 10, 2011, in Metairie, La.

She's been baking king cakes in her Overland Park kitchen for decades, and her creations are a mainstay for local Mardi Gras krewes — social organizations that organize the parades and balls ...

King Cakes on display at Rheinlander Bakery in Old Town Arvada, Feb. 6, 2024. King Cake has its roots in Catholic festivals marking Epiphany; in the United States its also associated with Mardi Gras.