Here’s a list of the best king cakes on the Mississippi Coast, according to you
Mardi Gras is in full swing on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, with thousands lining the streets for weekend parades and others dancing the night away at glitzy balls.
But there’s one thing that brings everyone together in South Mississippi during the holiday season — king cake.
The delicious pastry can be sweet or savory, and businesses and bakeries on the Coast often put their own unique spin on the Mardi Gras delicacy.
The Sun Herald wanted to find out which local shops make the best king cake on the Coast. We asked readers to submit their favorites, and after hundreds of entries we have a list.
Here are the best king cakes on the Coast, according to you. There’s still time to buy one before Fat Tuesday!
- Fan favorites include traditional, cherry, praline and blueberry cheesecake
- Fan favorites include chocolate, cream cheese and mixed berry
- Fan favorites include hummingbird and cookie butter
- Fan favorites include almond joy, traditional, pecan praline and cream cheese
- Pre-ordering is highly recommending by going into the shop or calling 228-436-0850
Susan’s Sassy Sweets, Waveland
- Fan favorites include cream cheese and wedding cake
Serious Bread Bakery, Bay St. Louis
- Fan favorites include blueberry and cream cheese
Cheeky Monkey Cake Company, Biloxi
- Fan favorites include strawberry cream cheese and maple bacon
- Fan favorites include traditional and cream cheese
Sweet Stuff Cake Boutique, Biloxi
- Fan favorites include cream cheese and millionaire
Sugar Pop Baking Co., Waveland
- Fan favorites include traditional and cream cheese
Beachside at Buoy’s, Bay St. Louis
- Fan favorites include traditional and chantilly
- Fan favorites include turtle and blueberry cream cheese
- Fan favorites include almond, traditional
Crazy B’s Coffee & Confections, Pascagoula
- Fan favorite is espresso with Italian sweet cream
- Fan favorite is strawberry cream cheese
This story was originally published February 23, 2022 at 8:00 AM.
