It’s officially carnival season in Louisiana, and if there’s one delicacy synonymous with Mardi Gras, it’s King Cakes. But how exactly did this dessert become such a staple of Mardi Gras? And how has the traditional king cake taken on new styles and flavors over the years? 

To learn more about the history of king cakes and where these desserts are headed, WWNO’s Patrick Madden was joined by three guests. Mardi Gras historian, Errol Laborde, restaurants and food culture reporter for Nola.com Ian McNulty, and author of The Big Book of King Cake, Matthew Haines. 

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