Laissez les bons temps rouler (let the good times roll) with a sweet confection that instantly turns any party into a proper Bourbon Street blowout. The classic Mardi Gras King Cake is a sweet brioche confection decorated in the traditional purple, gold and green colors of New Orleans’ world-famous “Fat Tuesday” celebration. There are many customs associated with the King Cake, including the belief that it must not be served before Carnival (lest it rain on Mardi Gras) and that luck will come to whoever finds the little baby figurine hidden within the cake. If you’re looking to try your luck this Shrove Tuesday, we’ve collected a krewe of sweets that you can parade from party to potluck.
