Dish Guide
Best King Cake in Lafayette, Louisiana
Where to buy king cake in Lafayette
King cake is the braided cinnamon pastry topped in purple, green, and gold sugar that marks Mardi Gras season in Louisiana. Bakeries around Lafayette bake fresh king cakes from Epiphany through Fat Tuesday.
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About king cake in Acadiana
When is king cake season?
Traditional king cake season runs from Epiphany (January 6) through Fat Tuesday. Many Lafayette bakeries now keep them available through Carnival and even into early spring.
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