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By: How to Make King Cake Dough | Party Time Blog

How to Make King Cake Dough | Party Time Blog — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:44:00 +0000

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By: redmenace

redmenace — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:02:05 +0000

Wow. That sounds super good. I’ve never had one!! Can you believe it?

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:54:27 +0000

Did someone just say praline with Bavarian cream? Shut. Up. Yum.

My local bakery makes Kings Cake, but I did find it rawther boring. Did you hide the baby in yours? That part was fun. And seconding the colored sprinkles. Sparkly! Mardi Gras is all about the sparkle.

By: Kasey S.

Kasey S. — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:37:31 +0000

As a native of Louisiana (and as someone born in New Orleans itself), I have to say that the outside imagine of Mardi Gras being one big wild, drinking, boob-flashing fest is … well, not FALSE, but it’s not really the locals that partake in that. For the locals, Mardi Gras consists of the day/evening parades (my favourite ones are personally in Metairie) and we centre them around having good food, drinks & catching some beads. In cases like this, it pays to know someone who owns a house on the parade route! That way, you can catch beads from the front porch while enjoying some jambalaya and a beer, with a side of king cake when you’re done!

Also, New Orleans is not the only place to enjoy some Mardi Gras fun. Cities like Lafayette and Baton Rouge also have notable Mardi Gras parades and are worth mentioning.

And as for me and my king cake, my favourite filling is probably praline with Bavarian cream. Mmmmmm!

By: Anu

Anu — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:57:42 +0000

Thank you for the recipe. I will be trying it. I think you can make it look more appetizing by using white icing and colored sugars instead of tinting the icing itself

By: marla {family fresh cooking}

marla {family fresh cooking} — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:22:24 +0000

OK, now I know what a King Cake is. Been seeing everyone tweeting about it and I had no clue what it was. Looks great…with a steamy cup of coffee.

So glad to see your blog back on line

By: El

El — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:49:41 +0000

I’ve actually never heard of this cake. The filling sounds amazing. I’ll definitely have to try this out!

By: Victoria

Victoria — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:26:04 +0000

This looks lovely (except for the colors – sorry; I know they are authentic.)

If you are not familiar with Julia Reed – and even if you are – you might want to read two of her books: (1) Ham Biscuits, Hostess Gowns and
Other Southern Specialties and (2) The House on First Street – My New Orleans Story.

I think you will be charmed.

By: Allison

Allison — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:47:03 +0000

i’ve never properly celebrated mardi gras either. not sure why because i see it on the calendar every year but i never get the jolt to actually get a crew together and celebrate the “right” way. i am the same as you, i would rather have a good meal with good friends and lots of laughter!

By: Phoo-D

Phoo-D — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:27:33 +0000

I love the line, “what any moderately insane curious person with a kitchen would do”. It’s why I love following your blog. =) Kudos on tackling the King Cake. The only ones I’ve ever tasted have been store bought and really nasty. This looks like it is well worth making at home!