A hungry thief reportedly stole seven king cakes from a New Orleans bakery during a robbery last week ahead of Mardi Gras celebrations, the bakery posted on social media.
Bittersweet Confections, a New Orleans-based bakery, posted that a thief not only stole seven of its prized Mardi Gras-themed king cakes, but also stole cash and a case of vodka.
“Our king cakes are that good,” the bakery wrote on social media. “But please come and buy one during our regular store hours.”
Epiphany, January 6, is the official end of the Christmas season, but it also kicks off the Carnival season in New Orleans, until Mardi Gras, French for “Fat Tuesday,” which marks the last day of banquets, drinks and celebrations. before Ash Wednesday and the rigorous fasting and sacrifice associated with Lent.
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Sliced Mardi Gras King cake topped with a toy baby surrounded by beads and ornaments (iStock)
King cakes are one of the treats most commonly linked to Carnival in New Orleans. The dough rings are covered in purple, green, and gold sugar or icing and often have a small plastic baby hidden inside as a prize.
“Mardi Gras season is our most challenging time of year. We love serving our King Cakes, but it takes time and effort to consistently deliver our best King Cakes,” bakery owner Cheryl wrote on social media. “While I was hurt by this invasion of privacy, the support of our community made me smile.”
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When Barnes visited his sister Rose, they ate a Mardi Gras king cake and he received the plastic baby, which means he will have to bring the king cake next year. (Courtesy of Bob Barnes)
Cheryl went on to say that despite the hardships, the community's support kept her and the bakery going.
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“The city of New Orleans is my home. Every time I read a comment or see that someone likes our post, the hardships of King Cake season disappear,” Cheryl wrote. “The support of this community gave me the push I needed to finish Mardi Gras strong!! Thank you all for supporting my bakery.”
