Ever wonder where to buy the best King Cake? Many say that Mardi Gras isn’t complete without a sweet, colorful, delicious King Cake. Whether you’re throwing a Mardi Gras party at your Camden Apartment or headed to a friends for the festivities, here is where to order the best King Cake.

A little history on the King Cake:The King Cake tradition is thought to have been brought to New Orleans from France in 1870. It is an oval-shaped bakery delicacy, crossed between coffee cake and a French pastry. A King Cake is usually decorated in royal colors of purple (signifies justice), green (signifies faith) and gold (signifies power). 

Where to order the best Mardi Gras King Cake

1. Cannata’s King Cakes based in Houma, Louisiana. They ship nationwide – so perfect for shipping to any Camden apartment.“Every Cannata’s King Cake is made from scratch the old fashioned way.”Choose from 60 delicious flavors such as Apple Cinnamon Pecan, Strawberry Cream Cheese, King Creole Praline and many more. **Personal tip: Order the Gooey Butter Snickerdoodle​

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1. Gambino’s, based in New Orleans. “Whether you order online, or come into one of our many stores, you’ll receive a product that was made just for you from scratch using only quality ingredients.”

1. Haydel’s Bakery. Also, home to the official World’s Largest King Cake which broke TWO Guinness World Records on September 22, 2010 and raised over $47,000 for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure New Orleans.

Each year during Mardi Gras, Haydel's ships overnight thousands of fresh, delicious Mardi Gras King Cakes directly from its ovens to anywhere in the U.S. and around the world

You can also purchase a king cake at your local Whole Foods, Kroger, Randall’s or Central Market.

Hosting your own Mardi Gras themed-party at your Camden apartment? Be sure to check out this Simply Camden post on 5 Tips When Entertaining in a Small Space.