Where to Buy Gluten-free, Sugar-free, and Vegan King Cakes Around Lafayette

Where to Buy Gluten-free, Sugar-free, and Vegan King Cakes Around Lafayette

It’s Mardi Gras time in Lafayette, and everyone’s eating king cake! If you have a food allergy or sensitivity, though, traditional king cake may not be an option. Thankfully many bakeries offer gluten free king cakes, as well as vegan king cakes. If you are looking for things to do in Lafayette throughout the Mardi Gras season, we have you covered with this list of Mardi Gras events and camps.

If you’re worried you won’t eat enough king cake this Mardi Gras season, Lafayette bakers are making it easier than ever. With new deliciousness and specialty options added each year, we are officially entering the king-cake-for-breakfast season. And now, in 2024, there are truly king cake options for everyone, including those with food sensitivities, dietary preferences, and even still-intact New Year’s resolutions. Side note, if you want to try your hand at making a gluten free king cake at home, this recipe is the bomb.

So here’s the dairy-free, gluten-free, sugar-free scoop on where to find a king cake that unchecks all your boxes.

(Of note: As much as we believe in love at first sight, please get to know more about your king cake before committing. Especially when food allergies are involved.)

Whiskful Baking Co. 

Whiskful Baking Co. is allergy friendly always meaning they bake all products using ingredients that are free of gluten, dairy, soy, eggs, peanuts and tree nuts (except the occasional coconut). King cake sizes range from slices, personal, or medium. Orders can be placed in advance by filling out their order form online, with a few available in person for purchase. Whiskful Baking Co. can even accommodate sugar free cakes upon request! King cakes come in four flavor options: original cinnamon, chocolate, blueberry or strawberry. Whiskful Baking Co. has a store front located at 730 Albertson Parkway, Suite B, Broussard or opt for their new shipping option!

Fit Fuel Fleurish 

Fit Fuel Fleurish has a vegan Boudin King Cake is a celebration of flavors without compromise, bringing together the spirit of Louisiana’s carnival season. A blend of rice, bell peppers and mushrooms, seasoned with a mix of Creole spices, creates the perfect foundation for a hearty delight. Wrapped in dough and baked to perfection then topped with Calabrian Chili Maple Glaze, Vegan Mushrooms Bacon and Green Onions. Be sure to order yours online! 

Bonne Vie Macarons 

Bonne Vie Macarons will be offering a seasonal king cake flavored macaron. While not the typical king cake, this macaron meets the gluten free requirement and will still bring the beloved king cake flavor! Bonne Vie Macarons adorns each macaron with decorative details that are sure to impress you!

LA Cheesecake Bakery 

LA Cheesecake Bakery offers keto cheesecake king cakes that are both gluten free crust and sugar free! LA Cheesecake Bakery is also able to offer vegan cheesecake king cakes with a three day notice!

Sourdough Mayhem 

Sourdough Mayhem was started by a mom who needed to baker for her own children with allergies. She now offers gluten-free and vegan king cakes (with accommodations for other allergies upon request). All king cakes are egg-free and peanut-free with dairy free options. Stay tuned to her facebook page for vendor pop-ups and flavor choices!

Creme Confectionary 

Creme Confectionary accommodates dairy, egg, nut, soy, and a plethora of other allergies. All this while also being artificial dye free, natural dyes only! Size options include a full king cake or king cake on a stick. King cake flavor options are cream cheese, praline and brown butter cream cheese! Orders can be placed the website with space to include your personal allergies needs.

Leydon Pastries

Leydon Pastries is your all around bakery. They specialize in all desserts and also cater events. You can order from them directly or find them at pop ups. Leydon Pastries offers a gluten free Mardi Gras Macaron featuring cinnamon flavor!

Do you know of a specialty king cake that belongs on this list? Please share a link in the comments below.