The classic Carnival dessert officially hits the bakeries on Twelfth Night, marking the beginning of Mardi Gras season. Manny Randazzo’s is a local favorite, serving the most common kind — a classic, brioche based version topped with lots of purple, green, and gold sugar with a king cake baby tucked inside. If you are lucky enough to get a slice with a baby, know that it is both a gift and a mandate: It’s up to you to bring the king cake to the next party, which is probably tomorrow. Here are some more great king cakes to try.

 

Our one filling king cake consists of freshly made dough, hand-braided with cinnamon and sugar with your choice of one of our delectable fillings. All of our filled king cakes are hand-pumped (between the braids) and then baked to perfection to enhance the filling flavor. Topped with our signature homemade icing and garnished with Mardi Gras themed sprinkles. Last but not least, a small Mardi Gras plastic baby is secretly tucked inside the king cake...just waiting for someone to find it! A taste of New Orleans shipped directly to your door!