Tuesday, February 3, 2015
By Elizabeth Eustis
King cake spinoffs have become a seasonal trend. Everything from king cake hamburger buns to boudin king cakes are being seen in Louisiana. There are even local businesses creating their own Mardi Gras masterpieces.
Photo by David Hill |
Botsky's Krewe de Patete Douce |
Pops and
Rockets released their king cake popsicle, Alive and King Cake (a play on
Simple Minds’ hit “Alive and Kicking”). This fresh treat has all the flare of
Mardi Gras with bold cinnamon spice and cool cream cheese. Check it out at the Cash and Carry Farmer's Market!
Pops and Rockets' Alive and King Cake Popsicle |
I have also heard people talk about a king cake cheesecake
from SweetChic
Cupcakes. To me, this version is all the wonderfulness of the rich, creamy
filling of at king cake but with less bread which means I CAN EAT MORE! Who can
argue with that?!
SweetChic's King Cake Cheesecake |
To complete my Mardi Gras spinoff feast, I found Community
Coffee’s Mardi Gras King Cake flavored coffee, Blue
Bell’s Mardi Gras King Cake ice cream, and Abita Mardi Gras Bock.
But let’s not forget about the traditional king cake. These
cakes originated in Europe as part of Epiphany celebrations held 12 nights
after Christmas. Louisiana Creoles began serving the cakes of bioche dough
(yeast, butter and eggs) at Twelfth Night balls. The person receiving the lucky
slice, which concealed an object (usually a ring or bean), was crowned king or
queen of the ball. Throughout the years, the king cake tradition has endured.
The cakes are available in every bakery and supermarket during Carnival season
and are as varied as the customers who choose them.
King cakes are special pastries unique to our culture and
will always hold a dear place in my heart. For a chance to win a traditional
king cake in time for Fat Tuesday, visit www.visitlakecharles/kingcake
to enter the King Cake Sweepstakes!
Labels:
King Cake,
Mardi Gras
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