King cake is rooted in religious tradition—it’s a Catholic custom that’s believed to have been adapted from an ancient Roman one—but in New Orleans it’s also a “huge economic boon,” Bronwen Wyatt, a baker and a recipe developer,

Balboni's cannoli king cake has fired up a lot of buzz this Carnival season in New Orleans. Beyond its elaborate back story, here's what the extravagant cake is like.

New Orleans, Louisiana – Mardi Gras is here, which means now is the time to devour its traditional treat - king cake! But what exactly is king cake anyway, and why is there a "baby" inside? King cake is everywhere in Louisiana during Mardi Gras season.

With a similar braided, fluffy exterior as challah, Deutch's king cake fuses New Orleans and Jewish traditions for a cinnamon-filled delight. Covering the king cake in a thick frosting, I sprinkled purple, green and yellow sugar on, and added edible pearls to create a Star of David.

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, dazzling parades,

There are bakeries in New Orleans that will ship king cakes, many that can arrive overnight. A list can be found on the New Orleans tourism website. Many local grocery stores sell them pre-packaged. And some local bakeries will custom make a king cake.

From France’s galette des rois to the green, purple, and gold king cakes of New Orleans, there’s something sweet for everyone

If it works for fried chicken, cups of coffee, or even New Orleans daiquiris, sooner or later, somebody had to put a King Cake on the menu.

To find the closest location to you, visit the Joe’s Café website. You can also find them at your favorite supermarket. “We’ve been doing this almost 40 years and we perfect our recipe every year. We try to do it right,” said James Armand, the founder of Joe’s Café.

Fat Tuesday is quickly approaching. For those who can’t make it to New Orleans to celebrate, these metro Atlanta bars and restaurants offer a way to join the festivities.

Let the Good Times Roll! Indulge in the spirit of Mardi Gras with a delicious King Cake from these top Austin bakeries. Orders are available now.

Findlay Market brought a taste of New Orleans to Cincinnati on Sunday with its first-ever Mardi Gras tasting event.