I tried a slice of Ayu Bakehouse ’s Chocolate Babka King Cake last Carnival season, and the lusciously dense, layered cake instantly took me back to my early adult days living in New York City.

Ayu Bakehouse in the Marigny sells their king cake with a golden bean instead of a baby. The bakery, which opened in 2022, won The Times-Picayune's 2024 king cake bracket.

King Cake of the Day: Ayu Bakehouse News / Feb 13, 2025 / 08:35 AM CST ...

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 voted it the best in the ...

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." You don't often hear someone say that ...

Twenty-two-year employee Melanie Netto fills a king cake Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at Rickey Meche's Donut King in Lafayette, La. STAFF PHOTO BY LESLIE WESTBROOK ...

Fresh takes on a classic Southern recipelagniappebaking.com, 1825 Euterpe Street Ayu Bakehouse Expect a croissant-like dough stuffed with cinnamon cream cheese. A blanket of local raw cane sugar ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Every day from now until Mardi Gras, we’re featuring a different king cake during Good Morning New Orleans. Friday, Feb. 28 Caluda’s King Cakes 1536 River Oaks Rd.

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 voted it the best in the ...