In New
Orleans, you cannot bring Carnival season in without feasting on a piece of
delicious king cake. The king cake tradition originated in France in 1870 and
eventually made its way down to New Orleans.A king cake is an oval-shaped French delicacy, that is bold in flavor
and appearance. The standard New Orleanian king cake comes decorated with
green, purple, or gold icing complete with a tiny plastic baby inside—a symbol
of paying homage to Christ after his birth. Are you excited yet? If so, treat
yourself this Carnival season to some of the best king cake in town in celebration
of the history, culture, and tradition of the city of New Orleans.
Party
Palace King Cakes
Party Palace King
Cakes takes
the cake as one of the best when it comes to king cake. At this bakery, you
don't have to get a boring king cake. Party Palace will provide you with a variety
of styles and flavors of king cake to satisfy any craving you might have. From
the standard gold, purple, and green king cakes to the customized cakes, these sweets
are truly king. So, if you are in the area, swing on over to Party Palace King
Cakes, where you will be treated to the best hospitality and spoiled with a
decadent delight.4307 Jefferson Hwy., (800) 442-1342, partypalacekingcakes.com
Manny
Randazzo King Cakes
When it
comes to the pecan praline king cake, Randazzo's
draws crowds of Mardi Gras revelers every year. This king cake haven was voted
as having the best king cake after a series of taste tests in the 2012 Carnival
season. Randazzo's is also notorious for its long lines, so if you anticipate
getting one of these king cakes, make sure you to head over to this bakery's
storefront early. If you are ready to indulge in this traditional sweet, gear
up and head over to Manny Randazzo. 3525
N. Hullen St., Metairie, (504) 456-1476, randazzokingcake.com
Antoine's
Famous Cakes
If you
happen to be on the Westbank, then Antoine's Famous Cakes
is the best place to grab a king cake. Antoine's bakery may be small in size,
but not in flavor. The abundance of flavor their king cakes have to offer will
have you thinking seriously about grabbing another slice. Although this bakery
is famously known for its king cakes, they also provide a queen cake that is
just as regal, decadent, and "oh-so-delicious." So, find your way over to Antoine's Famous Cakes, to give your taste
buds a bit of excitement. 1300 Stump Blvd., Gretna, (504) 368-6222,antoinesfamouscakes.com
King Cake
Hub
King Cake Hub is not just a spot where you can
purchase the traditional king cake, but a Carnival sanctuary that will instantly
get you in the Mardi Gras spirit. They source king cakes from various bakeries
all over the city and sell them under one roof, so you can get the best of the best
with just one stop. And you can order ahead for pick-up. King Cake Hub is no
stranger to "throwing down" when it comes to providing the best king cakes in
town. So, to kick-start your Carnival countdown, take a trip to one of the best
king cake retailers around. 636 N. Broad St., (504) 518-2953, kingcakehub.com
Bywater
Bakery
Bywater Bakery has proven to be more than just another place to eat, but a place to devour the most delicious melt-in-your-mouth king cake you've probably ever tasted. Topped with granular sugar and baked to perfection, this cake reigns supreme on the bakery's menu. If you are looking for a quick grab-and-go spot to purchase your king cake, Bywater Bakery is just what you need. 3624 Dauphine St., (504)-336-3336, bywaterbakery.com
