Is there such a thing as too much King Cake? Of course not!

So, because it’s only served during Mardi Gras, we have to eat it as much as possible in January and February. That’s why some amazing restaurants, shops and bakeries are offering all kinds of dishes inspired by the flavor of King Cake. From beer to brittle, you may be surprised what you can find.

Macarons

You know those yummy little cake-like cookies called macarons? Parish Patisserie in Mobile is making them in King Cake flavor. Be sure to check ahead for availability.

Cocktails

King Cake-flavored cocktails are served at various restaurants in Mobile and New Orleans during carnival season. Bushwackers are especially popular. Here are two places to find King Cake Bushwackers in Alabama:

• Moe’s Original Barbecue, downtown Mobile, others (Call to confirm which locations);
• Tin Top Restaurant and Oyster Bar in Bon Secour;
• Flora-Bama Yacht Club in Perdido.

Or you can find recipes online for King Cake daquiris or martinis.

Beer

King Cake beer? You betcha. Braided River Brewing Co. says of its Lil’ King Cake Baby – a blonde ale with lactose and spices – is a collaboration with a local bakery. “We teamed up with our friends at Dropout Bakery and Co. to create a one-of-its-kind blonde ale that’s brewed with real king cakes right in the mash. Lil’ King Cake Baby, named for the trinket that’s typically found inside the cake, is creamy and lightly spiced with vanilla and cinnamon.”

Popsicles

Frios Gourmet Pops stores in some Alabama locations are serving King Cake Pops this year and will also be serving them from trucks in various locations. Frios says: “The King Cake Frios starts with a delicious cinnamon blend and includes a slice of real King Cake in each pop!”

Find locations and availability on Frios Facebook page.

Brittle

Who knew old-fashioned brittle candy could be so much fun? Pop’s Brittle Co. in Fairhope is celebrating the “re-release of King Cake Brittle which has made its return as a seasonal flavor for Mardi Gras 2025.” Plus, Pop’s promises its brittle is easy on your teeth!

Smoothies

Smoothie King has announced its annual limited-time King Cake smoothie. The company posted online: “Blends fit for a King! It’s King Cake time at Smoothie King. Try our delicious King Cake Gladiator, Yogurt D-lite and Kids cup. Available at participating locations.”

Check to see which locations offer this specialty.

Coffee drinks

A variety of coffee shops serve King Cake-flavored coffees during Mardi Gras season, including Knucklebones Elixir Co. and Serda’s Coffee Co., both in Mobile.

You can also find pod cups for making coffee drinks at home here.

Or buy ground coffee to use at home or the office, like these from Community Coffee and CoffeeAM.

Cheesecake

King Cake cheesecake sounds amazing. You can find it at several places in Alabama, including at Flour Girls Bakery in Mobile and Harp & Clover restaurant in Gadsden.

Flour Girls says: “One of the most unique ways to eat king cake this year is to stop by Flour Girls for their King Cake Cheesecake! If you love cheesecake this is a can’t miss cake!”

Ice cream

Cammie’s Old Dutch Ice Cream Shoppe in Mobile and Fairhope is offering two kinds of ice cream for Mardi Gras. The shop’s Facebook page says: “We have our award-winning King Cake Ice Cream!!

Creole Cream Cheese King Cake and The Original Cinnamon King Cake.”

“Both have an entire King Cake added,” said owner Cammie Wayne.

Or you can find Blue Bell’s Mardi Gras King Cake ice cream in participating stores during carnival season. Blue Bell says: “A Mardi Gras inspired dessert made with a cinnamon cake flavored ice cream, tasty pastry pieces and a colorful cream cheese swirl with festive candy sprinkles.”

Baklava

It makes sense to make King Cake baklava because both dishes include pastry. You can find the Greek treat at Mediterranean Sandwich Co.in three locations: Downtown Mobile, West Mobile and Daphne.