5 delicious king cakes from across Alabama
The Mardi Gras season means colorful parades, grand balls and delicious food – including our personal favorite: king cakes.
We all know the traditional king cake is delicious, whether it’s a cream cheese or brown sugar filling. But have you tried it savory or in popsicle form?
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Keep reading for our Top Five picks for unique king cakes from across the state:
- Crawfish king cake from Gourmet Goodies in Daphne: Awarded the bronze medal at the King Cake Extravaganza in New Orleans, this delicious treat has been flying out the door.
- King cake doughnut from The Heavenly Donut Co. in Birmingham: A doughnut version of the fan favorite, made fresh daily. Limited supply available; place an order online to guarantee your order.
- Dairy-free king cake from Mason Dixon Bakery & Bistro in Huntsville: A destination for quality and hand-crafted ingredients, this must-try spot offers healthy, allergen-friendly food options.
- King cake pop from Frios Gourmet Pops: With several locations across the state (including Fairhope, Cullman and Decatur), trade in the traditional Mardi Gras-themed dessert for something more refreshing.
- Assorted king cake flavors from Dropout Bakery & Company in Mobile: This spot joined the Mobile bakery scene in 2021 and won a local king cake contest. Keep an eye out for weekly flavors such as brown butter cream cheese, pecan praline and strawberry cheesecake.