Gourmet Girls Elevates King Cake Game in Baton Rouge

Gourmet Girls in Studio Park on Lobdell Avenue brings a bougie twist to Mardi Gras with its Queen’s Cake, a $75 king cake filled with champagne mousse. Owner Katya Mangum focuses on fresh ingredients, including organic chicken, Gulf shrimp and produce across the menu. Each king cake is a 48-hour process, baked, sliced and filled after baking to keep the mousse light. Finished with a thin icing, edible glitter and edible flowers, the cakes stand out at Mardi Gras balls and parties. Orders are made to order at gourmetgirlsbr.com or 225-252-0999.