Sourdough king cake

Carol Corbat, vertebrate ecologist and professor of biology at LSU in Alexandria, makes a truly award-winning king cake that beat Atwood’s Bakery in a community competition a few years back. And it’s based on sourdough, which makes for a moist and slightly tangy crumb—but if you don’t already have a starter going, you’ll need to start the process several days before baking the actual king cake.

A Mardi Gras King Cake is an essential part of the festivities! This classic version features brioche-style bread filled with cinnamon.

The perfect New Orleans style cake to celebrate Mardi Gras. Sourdough king cake is the best moist and flavorful sweet treat for the carnival season. This recipe is essentially cinnamon roll king cake. The dough is similar to cinnamon roll dough, just shaped and decorated differently.

The perfect New Orleans style cake to celebrate Mardi Gras. Sourdough king cake is the best moist and flavorful sweet treat for the carnival season. This recipe is essentially cinnamon roll king cake. The dough is similar to cinnamon roll dough, just shaped and decorated differently.

The perfect New Orleans style cake to celebrate Mardi Gras. Sourdough king cake is the best moist and flavorful sweet treat for the carnival season. This recipe is essentially cinnamon roll king cake. The dough is similar to cinnamon roll dough, just shaped and decorated differently.

This easy Mardi Gras King Cake recipe is my favorite way to celebrate the Mardi Gras holiday. This New Orleans style cake is soft and fluffy! Decorated with purple, green and gold sprinkles, it's easy to understand why this cake is one of the best parts of the celebration!

King Cake is a Mardi Gras bread filled with cinnamon and cream cheese filling. Top with Mardi Gras sugar for a festive treat.

As I’ve mentioned before, my husband and I are from New Orleans, LA. And around this time of year, we start thinking about when to or...

This easy king cake recipe is just perfect for Mardi Gras but isn't the traditional form that you are used to from the French Quarter. Instead, I wanted to feature a cinnamon roll king cake because this recipe is really easy to put together and absolutely beautiful to present to guests. A Mardi Gras treat for everyone!

Delight in the cozy flavors of this sourdough gingerbread cake! Moist, spiced, and perfect for the holidays. A sweet twist on a classic.