1871:The king cake tradition begins in New Orleans Sept 6, 2011 6:43:29 GMT -6 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by Cajunate on Sept 6, 2011 6:43:29 GMT -6 King cakes are one of the hottest selling Mardi Gras seasonal items locally produced and shipped throuhout th U.S. and probably the world that is more about tradition as it is taste.www.nola.com/175years/index.ssf/2011/09/1871_the_king_cake_tradition_b.html