Blog | Randazzo King Cake

What Does King Cake Taste Like?

Manny Randazzo's offers locals and travelers the best traditional king cakes for the Mardi Gras season. His king cakes melt in your mouth and always have you coming back for more. King cakes come in various flavors, but traditionally, the king cake is a cinnamon-flavored dough covered in sweet green, gold, and purple sugar or icing.

How to Ship King Cakes

The best way to have a king cake shipped is to order it through Randazzo's and have them deliver it to your friends and family. If you are not sure if the person will be home, you could also have the king cake shipped to their place of employment.

Best Things to do in New Orleans in the Fall

Now that Louisiana is starting to cool off in preparation for our semi-cool Fall weather, we can start planning outdoor activities with family and friends. While many might be concerned with planning outings in New Orleans, there is still plenty to do that allows you to socially distance during the pandemic.

New Orleans' Most Haunted Destinations

New Orleans is known across the country for it's spectacular Mardi Gras celebrations and, of course, Randazzo's famous king cakes. Along with the splendid carnival season, New Orleans is home to many unique characters, including ghosts! Some of the spookiest and mysterious destinations are hotels where you can visit the ghosts of New Orleans for yourself.

Best things to do in New Orleans with kids

New Orleans has a wide variety of family-fun activities. From river-boat rides to art museums, New Orleans is sure to have something fun for everyone. Whether you have older children and are looking for more historical fun or have younger children and want to see a unique and exciting playground, New Orleans offers you various activities.

A nod to the Sazerac

Down here in New Orleans, there are many traditions. From second-line parades to babies in the king cakes and Monday's red beans, New Orleans is sure to keep you well-fed and entertained. Along with good food and parades, New Orleans is also the home of the Sazerac.

History of Mardi Gras: The Story Behind the Colors

Randazzo's is widely known for their traditional Mardi Gras king cakes. Like all things concerning Mardi Gras, our king cakes feature the traditional colors of mardi gras--purple, green, and gold.

Why is there a baby in the king cake?

Along with your tasty king cake, Randazzo's includes a small baby which can be put into any piece. Keeping in line with the king cake's rich history, whoever finds the small baby in their slice gets to be “king”!

The History of the King Cake

In the south, Mardi Gras season brings us some of the best parties, parades, and food one can imagine. A staple for all Mardi Gras celebrations is the king cake.

Did you know we make seasonal king cakes?

If you love our amazing king cakes during Mardi Gras, you’ll be thrilled to know that we offer seasonal cakes as well.