King of all cakes

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King cake, iced

King of all cakes
Out comes the cake, resembling an oversize doughnut and garishly dressed with green, gold and purple sugar. Guests peer at the king cake, examining the slices from all sides. Some pick it up, looking at the bottom for any puncture marks.
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King cakes keeping bakeries busy
Sopan Tike, owner of Lilah's Deli & Bakery on Olive Street in Shreveport, puts some king cakes in the oven. They are the biggest sellers of the year. / Val Horvath Davidson/The Times When Sopan Tike opened Lilah's Deli & Bakery on Olive Street in …
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Recipe: Mardi Gras king cake with cream cheese and apple filling
Note: The cake can be adapted to any occasion by substituting or eliminating the colored sugars. Colored sugars and plastic king cake babies are generally available at baking supply stores, as well as online. For better flavor, rehydrate the raisins in …
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