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What Is King Cake?
But, let’s back up: First,what is king cake anyway?
From the traditional to the offbeat, here’s where to eat king cake inNew Orleans.
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Traditional King Cakes
We’re starting off with some tried-and-true classics.
Their hand-braided, cinnamon-infused cake is covered in “Randazzo” icing and topped with the traditional tri-colored sprinkles.
Their signature king cakes are available year-round.
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But come Carnival season, they’re busy with the king (and queen) cake.
The almond-flavored Queen Cake has frangipane, for what they describe as a “wedding-cake like flavor.”
Bonus: The shop’s St. Charles location is smack-dab on the parade route.
Finished with all the colorful sprinkles, of course, but also toasted almonds.
Even the purple, gold, and green sprinkles are made from plants.
Every cake comes with almond hidden inside, in lieu of a baby.
Note that in lieu of a baby, the cakes are served with a handmade gum paste golden bean.
And there’s the traditional, of course.
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