King Cake

Sweet Joy Bakery Pineville sweetjoybakery.com @sweetjoybakery Since 2016, the Alexandria-Pineville area has flocked to Sweet Joy Bakery for both its classic king cakes and its fun interpretations on the theme. The bakery offers 18 flavors of king cake (including wedding cake cream cheese- and Nutella-filled options) as well as king cake-inspired cinnamon rolls and king cake bites. Champagne’s Marché Leonville champagnesmarche.com @champagnesmarche As the Bayou Teche winds its way to the Atchafalaya, it passes Champagne’s Marché. This local grocery store has an impressive king cake offering. With 15 varieties, from plain to filled versions that include amaretto-pecan, blueberry-cream cheese, and pecan praline, it’s easy to see how Champagne’s became a local favorite. Acadian Slice Pies Lafayette acadianslicepies.com @acadian_slice Korey Champagne serves King Cake Galettes with a creamy cinnamon and pecan filling that he tops with candied pecans, an almond glaze, and Steen’s Cane Syrup.…