Bavarian Cream Filled King Cake
4.6 (2070+)
Bavarian Cream Filled King Cake
- Each Cake Feeds 12-15 People
- Ships Fresh Daily
- Authentic Since 1949
Our Bavarian Cream Filled King Cake is light, fluffy and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Filled with our perfectly balanced, sweet and creamy filling, this cake is a true crowd-pleaser that is sure to make you the hero at your next Mardi Gras celebration.
To ensure that your king cake arrives to you in the best possible condition, your king cake will ship as a kit; complete with our classic white icing and decorating sugar that makes for a fun DIY for all ages.
Serves 15-18 | 1 plastic baby baked inside each cake
Ships Fresh Nationwide.
Award Winning Recipes.
Over 75 Years of Tradition.
Description
Our Bavarian Cream Filled King Cake is light, fluffy and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Filled with our perfectly balanced, sweet and creamy filling, this cake is a true crowd-pleaser that is sure to make you the hero at your next Mardi Gras celebration.
To ensure that your king cake arrives to you in the best possible condition, your king cake will ship as a kit; complete with our classic white icing and decorating sugar that makes for a fun DIY for all ages.
Serves 15-18 | 1 plastic baby baked inside each cake
What’s included?
Each King Cake Kit includes:
- King Cake with selected filling
- Fondant icing
- Purple, green, and gold decorating sugar
- The iconic hidden gold baby
Shipping & Storage
Ships Fresh, Guaranteed.
We ship directly from our New Orleans bakery using insulated packaging to ensure freshness — even across the country.
Storage Tips:
- Store in the fridge up to 5 days after delivery
- Freeze for up to 3 months
- If frozen, allow 3+ hours to thaw before serving
Shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, and remote areas may incur higher fees
A Taste Of Home
4,000+ Reviews
Loved and Trusted by Thousands of customers
New Orleans’ Favorite King Cake Since 1949.
From A-list celebrities like Oprah and David Letterman to loyal fans nationwide, Gambino’s King Cakes have been gifted and praised far and wide.
The Gambino Guarantee
We’ve shipped over 100,000 Cakes across the U.S. and stand behind every one.
Guaranteed to Arrive Fresh & Delicious — or We’ll Make It Right.
Frequently asked questions
Will the cake arrive fresh?
Yes! We use specialty packaging to ensure freshness and ship directly from our bakery. Most cakes arrive in 2–3 days.
How big is the cake?
Our King Cake serves around 12 people one serving — plenty for a party or several days of indulgence.
What’s the deal with the baby?
It’s a tradition! Whoever finds the hidden baby is crowned King or Queen for the day (and often has to buy the next cake!)
Is it worth the shipping cost?
Absolutely — you’re not just ordering dessert. You’re bringing a New Orleans tradition to your home. Most customers tell us it’s more than worth it.
As Featured In
“’Mardi Gras is all about good times with good people… for 70 years, Joe Gambino’s Bakery has been the King Cake Kings of this New Orleans tradition.’
The Best King Cakes in New Orleans: “Gambino’s is an old‑school New Orleans bakery famous for its Doberge cake year‑round. But come Carnival season the king cakes ship around the globe, with fillings aplenty…”
“There was one cake we clearly enjoyed more than the others: the delightfully old‑school cakes from Gambino’s… The King Cake’s dough pulls apart like a cinnamon roll, and the flavor is expertly balanced.”
