“It was huge for us.” Ayu’s king cake became an instant sensation, catapulting the bakery’s reputation in New Orleans. Last year, it even earned a nod from a local news outlet when readers ...

A slice of king cake paired with a coffee drink from Ayu Bakehouse Some small bakeries like Ayu Bakehouse were fortunate enough to have employees who lived within walking distance of the shop and ...

“People really want king cake during Mardi Gras, now more so than ever,” Guerin says. That became obvious to Kelly Jacques and Samantha Weiss, even before they had settled on their own recipe for Ayu ...

“Pandan is cake flavor in plant form!” says Kelly Jacques, co-owner and chef at Ayu Bakehouse in New Orleans. “The sweet, vanilla aroma draws you in and feels familiar, while the grassy notes add an ...

“Pandan is cake flavor in plant form!” says Kelly Jacques, co-owner and chef at Ayu Bakehouse in New Orleans. “The sweet, vanilla aroma draws you in and feels familiar, while the grassy ...

Who makes the best king cake in town? Readers nominated who they think is best. Now it's time to vote to determine the best ...

King cake can come in different forms: A more traditional French king cake lacks the frosting and sprinkles and instead is a simple pastry with filling. But whatever the form, a king cake is sure to ...