Marguerite’s King Cakes

Marguerite’s King Cakes


125 Commercial Square
Slidell, LA 70461

Phone – 985-641-5802

The Original Marguerite's

All Deliveries will be Delayed Due to the weather in the midwest. All orders during the week of January 15, 2024 will be shipped beginning January 22, 2024

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The King Cake story​

Mardi Gras season begins on January 6th every year and ends on Fat Tuesday, the day before Lent. One of the most wonderful traditions of Mardi Gras, and definitely the most delicious, is the King Cake.

Cajun Praline
Traditional King Cake

On the Christian Calendar, the 12th day after Christmas is celebrated as the day that the gift bearing Magi visited the baby Jesus. This day is known by several names  including “Epiphany, 12th Night or Kings Day”. The celebration of this event has evolved over the centuries with each culture adding its own rituals. 

The New Orleans tradition, borrowing heavily from European influences, is believed to have begun in the 1870’s. As a part of the celebration, it is tradition to bake a cake in the honor of the three Kings – The King Cake. King Cakes are oval shaped to symbolize the unity of Faith and each cake is decorated in the traditional Mardi Gras colors: Purple representing Justice, Green representing Faith and Gold representing Power. In addition, a small baby, representing the baby Jesus, is traditionally hidden inside each King Cake. 

In New Orleans, King Cake parties are held throughout the Mardi Gras season in offices, classrooms and homes. King Cakes are sliced and enjoyed by all. As in the biblical story, the search for the baby Jesus adds to the excitement, each slice building anticipation for the discovery of the Christ Child. Custom dictates that the person who finds the baby will be rewarded with Good Luck (and be responsible for bringing a new cake to the next King Cake Party.)

The Traditional King Cake is made from twisted strands of cinnamon dough covered by Marguerite’s Famous icing and sprinkled with purple, green and gold colored sugar. Today, many additional varieties of king Cake are also available by adding Cream Cheese or other filling to the traditional King cake. 

Enjoy a taste of New Orleans by starting the King Cake tradition in your home, classroom and office today. Have a safe and happy Mardi Gras. 

Please be careful each King Cake package contains a plastic baby to participate in the King Cake tradition. Lift the King Cake prior to serving and insert the plastic Baby in the underside of the cake and ensure that the King Cake will lay level on the tray. Be sure to explain to participants there is a hidden baby in the King Cake. 

Marguerite's Famous King Cakes

Marguerite's Mardi Gras
Special

Any of our regular sized World famous King Cakes, including 2 day air shipping for $48.50
Special
Traditional King Cake
Traditional King Cake

A blend of the softest sweet dough infused with cinnamon and topped with our delicious World Class icing and sprinkled with Mardi Gras colored sugar. A true taste of New Orleans and Mardi Gras.

Marguerite Ville
Traditional King Cake with Fillings

A blend of the softest sweet dough infused with cinnamon, filled with Marguerite's delicious Southern fillings and topped with our world class icing with Mardi Gras colored Louisiana sugar on top.

Marguerite's Gourmet Specialty King Cakes

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