Balboni's cannoli king cake has fired up a lot of buzz this Carnival season in New Orleans. Beyond its elaborate back story, here's what the extravagant cake is like.

King cake is rooted in religious tradition—it’s a Catholic custom that’s believed to have been adapted from an ancient Roman one—but in New Orleans it’s also a “huge economic boon,” Bronwen Wyatt, a baker and a recipe developer,

With a similar braided, fluffy exterior as challah, Deutch's king cake fuses New Orleans and Jewish traditions for a cinnamon-filled delight. Covering the king cake in a thick frosting, I sprinkled purple, green and yellow sugar on, and added edible pearls to create a Star of David.

Everyone is keeping their eyes on the skies in New Orleans as severe weather on the horizon could put a damper on the finale of Mardi Gras celebrations.

If it works for fried chicken, cups of coffee, or even New Orleans daiquiris, sooner or later, somebody had to put a King Cake on the menu.

Sip on hurricanes, indulge in king cake and let the good times roll. Head to Petite Violette for a New Orleans-inspired dinner menu featuring items like a New Orleans oyster sampler with Gulf ...