SHREVEPORT, La. (Ark-La-Tex Weekend) -
KSLA News Now host Alexandria Savage recently did a tour of several Shreveport King Cake creators. We learned quite a lot about this dessert as well as the businesses that make them plus a little history.
Lots of Flavors to choose from...
Lilah’s Bakery is considered the most popular king cake bakery in the area. Not too bad since their first year they only sold 73. One of the keys to that is the number of flavors (23!) ready to fulfill whatever mood you want. Now they sell over a thousand all over the Ark-La-Tex and even in the Dallas area.
What about a Queen Cake?
Most of us have tasted a King Cake, but you need to try a Queen Cake as well. At Sha Baby’s Cajun Cooking in downtown Shreveport, you might be able to try this slightly different version. Mandy Sonnier also let us know that if you cut a King or Queen Cake, make sure to leave the knife in the box according to tradition.
Learn a little about the history...
The traditional King Cake is one of the most popular. We learned at Lowder Baking Company in Shreveport that the shape is the path that the three kings took while traveling to and from Jesus. You should buy King Cakes after January 6 (Epiphany) and Fat Tuesday.
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