Looking for the best king cake in Louisiana? You’ve got to come to Hayden’s Bakery to experience the real thing. It will be your new favorite spot for this classic dessert that our state is known for!

Located in New Orleans, you can’t find a more ideal place to take part in the tradition of this heavenly Louisiana confection.
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King Cake is a classic Mardi Gras tradition that dates back to France in 1870.
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In case you haven’t yet had the chance to enjoy this delicious dessert, it’s a cross between a pastry and a cake and is often decorated with icing and sometimes sprinkles in Mardi Gras colors of purple, green, and gold.
The Mardi Gras or Carnival season celebrates the day on which Jesus first showed himself to the Wise Men on January 6th, known to Christians as the Twelfth Night. To celebrate this day, a plastic baby is always placed inside a king cake.
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Typically, the cake is cut into many pieces, and if your piece has the baby in it, you get to be "king for a day!"

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One of the unique aspects of Haydel’s is that they ship king cakes year-round instead of only during the Mardi Gras/Carnival season. Many local bakeries specialize in the cake from January 6th through Mardi Gras Day, but Haydel’s offers the delicacy anytime! They even offer themed king cakes for all different holidays and charitable causes.
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Haydel’s also makes fun unique king cakes with a twist, including stacked, powdered, and decorated with beads to add something extra special to your party.
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While you’re there, you might also be tempted by the wide selection of other dessert options available including petit fours, iced cookies, fudge brownies, cute cupcakes, and spectacularly decorated cakes.
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Have you been to Haydel’s Bakery yet? What’s your favorite type of king cake? Do you think this bakery is home to the best king cake in Louisiana? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

Take a look at Haydel’s Bakery’s site and Facebook page.

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