From a Nutella filling to a pepper jelly glaze topping, a wide variety of unique takes on the classic king cake are popping up in Baton Rouge. Local bakers are stepping up their game this year to make their seasonal cakes stand out in a crowded market, 225 Dine reports.
Tiger Deaux-nuts has rolled out new sizing options for its signature king cakes. Mardi Gras revelers can score Tiger Deaux-nuts’ traditional or maple bacon varieties in a $12 small size that feeds 8 to 10, or a $25 large size that feeds 12 to 18.
At Tredici Bakery & Cafe, the king cake has been transformed into every dessert imaginable. The bakery is serving up king cake pull-apart bread, layer cake, doughnuts, fudge, macarons and more.
City Pork is offering a bacon praline king cake and a savory boudin king cake, which includes bacon, a pepper jelly glaze and a dusting of cracklins.
And leave it to the Italian-oriented minds at La Divina to put a European spin to the American king cake with a Nutella filling. La Divina is carrying small Nutella-filled cakes for $6.50 and classic king cakes for $5.50.
See the full listing of local king cake offerings by 225 Dine, and be sure to get your fill of local culinary news each week by signing up for the free 225 Dine e-newsletter.
