Comments on: King Cake Recipe

By: Steph Cakes

Steph Cakes — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:05:33 +0000

Make it! Ate it! Drank the wine. Loved it. Oh the memories!

By: Steph Cakes

Steph Cakes — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:07:11 +0000

I lived in NOLA 3 years befor K. I havn’t been back yet. I have been searching for this recipe and will now make one and drink a glass of wine. Thank you!

By: Jes

Jes — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 22:32:31 +0000

This king cake looks so good. I wish I would have taken the time to make one for my Cajun husband this year. Instead I took the lazy way out and bought at Publix. Blah!… Lesson learned!

By: Crystal

Crystal — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:48:28 +0000

My king cake is on the table at home…waiting for Mardi Gras celebration this evening!

Let the good times roll!!!!!!

By: farrah

farrah — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 07:34:35 +0000

I would die for a king cake right now……
Do you know what it means to miss new orleans!!

By: Yucatan Living - Roscas de Reyes, Colds and Senators!

Yucatan Living - Roscas de Reyes, Colds and Senators! — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:22:50 +0000

[…] You might have noticed everyone walking around with Roscas de Reyes this past Sunday. We certainly did. They were getting ready to celebrate Día de los Tres Reyes (Day of the Three Kings) – also known as 12 th Night (January 6 th ). This is the day when most Mexican children get presents from the three wise men who made the journey to see the Baby Jesus (instead of Santa Claus). In some areas of eastern Yucatan , this is not the custom, since their children do receive their gifts on Dec. 24. However, La Rosca de Reyes is a universal custom throughout Mexico . King Cakes may not be eaten before January 6 th nor after Carnival Day. King Cakes are not, as many believe, a big cinnamon bun made in a ring. King Cakes have their own recipe and there is no other “cake” that tastes like it. For decoration, Mexican cooks use dried and candied fruits. In Louisiana , the decorations are purple (justice), green (faith), and gold (power) sugar icings. Either in or under the King Cake, there will be a small figure of a Baby Jesus. In Mexico , including in Yucatan , whoever finds the baby must take it to the nearest church on February 2 nd ( Día de la Candelaria ) and must host a Día de la Candelaria party. King Cake parties are held even in elementary schools and in workplaces. In Louisiana , King Cake baking is an art and contests to see which bakery makes the best King Cake are taken quite seriously. If you would like to make your own King Cake, here’s a recipe from Emeril Lagasse and one from NOLA (New Orleans , LA) Cuisine. Enjoy! […]

By: Estelle

Estelle — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 20:37:53 +0000

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Bon Chance,

Estelle

By: jac

jac — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 17:07:42 +0000

can anyone tell me where I can buy porcelain feve??? I had saved many from childhood but cannot find them and I hoped to bake them in my cake…

By: Joan

Joan — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 03:36:19 +0000

This recipe is delicious! Would also be great for breakfast.

By: Susan in Italy

Susan in Italy — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 09:27:01 +0000

Your king cake loook just beautifil. I came on to your site to get ideas of what to serve for Mardi Gras (here in Italy) along with my gumbo. I just hope my version of king cake will come out as nicely.