You call that a king cake? 5 that are deliciously over-the top - NOLA.com

By Ann Maloney | Posted February 28, 2019 at 10:23 AM | Updated February 28, 2019 at 10:24 AM

Ann Maloney

  

What is a king cake, you ask? These days, apparently any cake produced during Carnival counts. It has gotten so crazy that this Mardi Gras we are throwing up our hands and surrendering, especially after tasting the five below.

These beautiful, creative cakes may not be what we consider a traditional New Orleans-style king cake, but they are so delicious and so very pretty – each in their own way. 

(Read my definition of a “true” king cake here: What makes a cake a New Orleans king cake? The 4 essential elements )

If you’re still a traditionalist, earlier in the season dining writer Todd A. Price and I went on a tasting binge and identified nine king cakes that we think are standard-bearers for the iconic New Orleans confection. (Read that story here: 9 New Orleans king cakes that set the bar.)

If, however, you want one that makes an visual and tasty impression and that will no doubt set off a serious debate among purists about their king cake-ness, here are six to consider:

Ann Maloney

  

CANNOLI KING CAKE

Nor-Joe’s Import Company
505 Frisco Ave., Metairie, 504.833.9240

A plain, not-to-sweet cake is sliced and generously layered with cannoli cream and mini chocolate chips bringing together two of New Orleans’ favorite treats. The cake is topped with icing, sprinkles and almonds. (You can request pistachios instead.) Todd and I were divided on this one. He missed the crunch of the hard cannoli shell and thought it was too sweet. It is definitely on the sweet side, but I found the combination moist and yummy.

Ann Maloney

  

THE ELVIS KING CAKE

La Boulangerie
4600 Magazine St., New Orleans, 504.269.3777

Cochon Butcher
930 Tchoupitoulas St. Suite B, New Orleans, 504.588.7675

Filled with peanut butter and fresh bananas, this cake is topped with lightly brûléed marshmallow cream icing and candied house-cured bacon. This cake is surprisingly tasty given that it is purportedly based on Elvis Presley’s favorite sandwich combo. We gave it two thumbs up. It is sold whole and, at Cochon Butcher, you can get it by the slice.

Ann Maloney

  

PONCHATOULA STRAWBERRY KING CAKE

Maurice’s French Pastries
3501 Hessmer Ave., Metairie, 504.885.1526
4949 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 504.455.0830

Maurice’s makes one of our favorite traditional king cakes. For this one, the bakers slice that moist, braided cake into three layers and spread it with Bavarian cream, Chantilly cream, fresh sliced strawberries and sliced almonds to create a king cake that you should really eat with a fork. This little number is almost too pretty to cut into. The shiny whole glazed strawberries on top make it pop.

Ann Maloney

  

ANTOINE'S QUEEN CAKE

Antoine’s Famous Cakes
1300 Stumpf Blvd., Gretna, 504.368.6222.
3030 Severn Ave. Suite 8, Metairie, 504.309.8599

Can’t decide which filling to get? Family fighting over flavors? This bakery’s tender, moist cake is the answer. The large cake comes with little wells of cream cheese, apple, pineapple and cherry filling, so all-comers will be happy. It’s such a clever idea. As with all Antoine’s cakes, there is no granulated sugar. The cake is decorated with creamy icing tinted Carnival colors. 

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