A guide to king cakes in the Capital Region

In recent decades, greater Baton Rouge has put its own stamp on the Carnival confection.

 

Here are 35+ unique versions to try this season, from sweet to savory and traditional to modern.

When did king cakes arrive in Baton Rouge?

Tracing the roots of our tasty take on the centuries-old pastry

 

Fruit-filled king cakes continue to level up

Sourdough king cake, anyone?

Local bakeries like St. Bruno are rolling out modern takes on the classic treat

Savory takes the cake

in Carnival creations like Rock-n-Sake’s seafood-studded king cake

 

Mardi Gras trends shift through the seasons,

and they can often be tracked through the grocery store

 

Local bakeries are creating allergy-friendly Carnival confections,

because everyone deserves to indulge

 

This article was originally published in the February 2025 issue of 225 Magazine.