9 places to find a delicious king cake in Birmingham

Reviewed by: Callie Morrison

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Savage's Bakery King Cake
Savage’s Bakery King Cake (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Ready to let the good times roll, Birmingham? Mardi Gras season is in full swing, so we’ve rounded up nine of our favorite spots to get a king cake in Birmingham.

1. Savage’s Bakery

Savages 15 9 places to find a delicious king cake in Birmingham
Savage’s Bakery King Cake. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

This Homewood classic’s shelves are stocked with both cinnamon and cream cheese king cakes. We won’t judge if you get one of each.

2. Hero Doughnuts

Hero Doughnuts is serving up a fluffy brioche cake filled with milk jam and topped with vanilla glaze, frosting and Mardi Gras sprinkles.

3. The Heavenly Donut Co

King cake donut
King cake in donut form? Yes please! (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

If you’re not in the market for a whole king cake, The Heavenly Donut Co. has you covered with their yummy king cake donut. This would be the perfect office treat.

4. Daughter’s Baking

Daughter’s Baking takes the classic king cake to another level with a spiced vanilla cake topped with golden Oreo crumbles and spiced buttercream. If you don’t need a whole cake, get one of their cake cups for a quick treat.

5. Homewood Gourmet

This spot offers a delicious king cake with a sweet tradition. The token is a hidden pecan half and the lucky person who finds it is in charge of buying next year’s cake. Good luck!

6. Birmingham Breadworks

King Cake Cinnamon Roll - Birmingham Beadwork's (JeVante Shropshire / Bham Now)
Our office loves the king cake cinnamon roll from Birmingham Beadwork’s. (JeVante Shropshire / Bham Now)

This bakery has not just one but two ways to enjoy king cake—classic + cinnamon roll form. The cinnamon roll version is hard to beat.

7. Continental Bakery

It wouldn’t be a cake roundup without including Continental Bakery. If you’re looking for a classic king cake, look no further than this English Village favorite.

8. rolls.

The homemade cream cheese icing on the king cake from rolls. is a dessert lover’s dream.

9. Edgar’s Bakery

King Cake from Edgar's Bakery (Lauryn Stinson / Bham Now)
King cake from Edgar’s Bakery. (Lauryn Stinson / Bham Now)

Edgar’s Bakery is known for its amazing cakes and treats, so it’s no secret their king cakes are top-tier. They have lots of options—from traditional or cream cheese to pecan praline or strawberry.

Are you buying a king cake this year? Tag us @bhamnow and let us know.

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