King cakes have sweet fillings like fruits and cream cheese, are open in the center and topped with green, gold, and purple icing that represent the colors of the Mardi Gras season.

Mardi Gras, which falls on March 4 this year, is synonymous with lively parades, dazzling beads, and, of course, the iconic King Cake. Every year, I make a king cake. This year, I decided to ...

Here’s today’s cake: If you spend any time in Louisiana, especially around Mardi Gras, you'll hear the names of a dozen different bakeries that sell "the best king cake around." ...

The first American Mardi Gras was celebrated in 1699 near present-day New Orleans. As the years passed, the celebration evolved, becoming a defining feature of New Orleans culture.

The rose queen cake from La Vie En Rose is truly a thing of beauty, one that reflects the majestic side of Mardi Gras, the effort and artistry people put into the celebration to make it extra special.

A king cake is a longstanding tradition for Mardi Gras season. The ring-shaped, cinnamon-filled dessert stems from the biblical story of the three kings.

King cakes are most popular in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast region, but they can also be found in other areas where Mardi Gras is celebrated. Why Can't You Eat King Cake Before Jan. 6?