The King Rex King Cake Kit
Anyone hosting a Mardi Gras party knows they’ve got to get Gambino’s. This legendary bakery has been serving up king cakes and other treats in New Orleans since 1949. Simply put, Mardi Gras would not be Mardi Gras without a sweet purple, green, and gold Gambino’s Bakery King Cake. Made with fresh butter and sweet cinnamon, topped with a generous layer of poured fondant, and baked with the customary gold baby figure inside (tradition has it whoever finds the figure in their slice is king or queen for the day), the iconic Gambino’s Bakery King Cake arrives with a package of fondant icing and a package of colored sugars so you can top your own cake in the purple, green, and gold of New Orleans, an official 8 1/2” x 11” Mardi Gras poster, and a brochure on the history of Mardi Gras King Cakes.
It all started in the early 1920’s with Beulah Ledner, who invented the legendary New Orleans regional specialty, Doberge cake. She later sold her New Orleans bakery and recipes to Joe Gambino, who opened the bakery under his name in 1949. Since then, locals and out-of-towners alike, from David Letterman to Oprah Winfrey, have ordered their classic King Cakes and Doberges from Gambino’s Bakery. Mardi Gras would not be Mardi Gras without a sweet purple, green, and gold Gambino’s Bakery King Cake!
More Details
Each King Cake serves 15-18 people
This Mardi Gras King Rex Package Includes:
- A Cinnamon King Cake
- Fondant Icing
- Colored sugar to decorate in Purple, Green and Gold
- A party pack of Mardi Gras beads and doubloons
- A small doll inside cake
- An official Mardi Gras 8 1/2 × 11 poster
- A brochure on the history of Mardi Gras King Cakes
Instructions / Storage
- King cakes will maintain their freshness 2-3 days after receiving it. If you’re going to serve the cake within that time frame, don’t open it up and store it in the fridge.
- If you’re planning on eating it after that time frame, you should put the king cake in the freezer upon receiving it. Take it out at least 3 hours before serving to ensure it has enough time to thaw.
Shipping Details
- Gambino’s Bakery ships Monday-Thursday of each week
- Orders cannot be shipped to P.O. Boxes
- Orders shipped to Alaska and Hawaii via 2-day will incur an additional $20 charge or $35 for Overnight Shipping. Sorry guys!
- Have more questions about Shipping? Read our Shipping FAQ page.
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( 4.7) Gambino's Bakery King Cakes REVIEWS
It was a birthday cake for a friend. She was originally from New Orleans and frequented Gambino's bakery. Her first move was to open the box and smell. She said it smelled just like Gambino's bakery the way she remembered from her childhood. So glad that they are shipping their cakes!
Pamela F. - Brandon, FL
09/11/19
We ordered the Unicorn cake to celebrate our grandmother’s 103rd birthday. Much like the unicorn, “Gigi” is a mythical creature & the cake was a perfect reminder of that!!
Charlotte P. - Amarillo, TX
11/07/19
I enjoyed how great it tasted for it being delivered on dry ice. It defrosted well and the cake stayed together.
Victoria F. - El Paso, TX
01/22/20
Having a King Cake delivered from Gambino’s made my family and I feel like we were back home. Grew up in New Orleans and this brought back such fond memories.
Paula B. - Alpharetta, GA
02/05/20
I ordered this for my daughter who lives in California now. She was ecstatic to receive her king cake.
Angel S. - North Hollywood, CA
01/21/20
Kingcake was as fresh as if I had walked into Gambinos and purchased it. Very well packaged for its trip to Tucson and DC.
Adeline M. - Silver Spring, MD
01/26/20
It was great. Haven't had a real King cake in many years and I really cant afford to go back to NOLA so this was the next best thing. Thanks Goldbelly
Allen C. - Sardis, GA
01/16/20
The cake was the best I've ever eaten! Better than my Wedding cake! Absolutely delicious!
joseph c. - Glen Arm, MD
01/10/20
It was fresh and very tasty. I ordered it for a Three Kings celebration at our church and everyone enjoyed it. I plan to order one again next year. I have been doing this for several years and this was by far the best cake I have had!
Beth D. - Mount Vernon, IN
01/09/20
Super moist and YUMMY!!!
Jesse G. - Jordan, MT
11/21/19
The cake was fabulous and it arrived perfectly on time! It was the best King Cake we've ever had.
Kara R. - Dewitt, MI
02/04/20
I really didn't need the icing...the cake by itself was good.
Michele S. - Colorado Springs, CO
02/04/20
the most delicious cake ever. the frosting was not overly sweet and the cream cheese was awesome. will order this again. well worth it and fast delivery
Monika T. - Nashville, AR
02/05/20
Delicious!!
Grace H. - Port Chester, NY
02/06/20
Cake was so fresh and delicious! Arrived on time and packaged for perfect delivery!
Andrea F. - Cogan Station, PA
02/07/20
Everything was delicious. 2 King Cakes. from Gambino's! Fresh right on time! Thank You!!
Ann T. - Bountiful, UT
02/12/20
Delivery on time
Package arrived in perfect condition
Camille F. - Bronx, NY
02/27/20
Everything was delicious and beautiful
Shawn H. - La Grange, CA
02/16/20
It arrived in good condition!!
Donna M. - Southaven, MS
02/15/20
Cake was fresh, really good, lasted a total of 15 minutes! I was concerned about freshness, live in Port Aransas, Texas but there was nothing to be concerned over, the cake was awesome!
deborah s. - Port Aransas, TX
02/17/20
Delicious tasting cake, easy to ice and taste great.
Bertha D. - Lakeview, TX
02/18/20
my delivery and the cake was delicious.
Thank you.
Linda D. - Seattle, WA
02/18/20
Absolutely everything, my step-son had never had a king cake before and he's hooked, thank you so much, it was delivered as promised.
Nike K. - Lindenhurst, IL
02/18/20
Cake arrived as ordered and in good shape.
Misty B. - Lancaster, PA
02/18/20
Ordered a king cake from Gambino's Bakery. We just cut into it today - it's delicious - fresh as if we bought it directly from the bakery. Happy Mardi Gras!
Jodi K. - Bonner Springs, KS
02/25/20
Great experience! Packaged well, arrived earlier than expected. Cake was fresh & delicious! Entire experience was beyond my expectations! Looking forward to my next order!
Adriana B. - Santa Barbara, CA
02/26/20
The response to my request for help with a very damaged king cake was wonderful! You sent another one just in time for fat Tuesday and it was a hit. I appreciated your quick response and understanding.
LISA M. - Flowood, MS
02/26/20
The King cakes were delicious!! Very happy with this purchase,thank you.
Phyllis A. - Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
02/26/20
The delivery day was spot on. The container and the King Cake were perfect!
Kathleen M. - Riverside, CA
02/26/20
I ordered Gambino's King Cakes for our office Mardi Gras celebration. It arrived in perfect condition. Everyone enjoyed it immensely. I imagine it will be a new office tradition.
Carrie C. - Camarillo, CA
02/26/20
pretty smooth process and everything arrived when expected. i've never ordered frozen cakes online and wasn't entirely sure how they would taste, but can i just say Rave Reviews! the Doberge cake in particular was exceptionally good. i had planned to order direct from the bakery till their website froze while i was trying to choose shipping options, so i was glad to see their products on your website. also appreciated the 2-for-1 flash sale on an item i'd already planned to buy; i gave the 2nd king cake to my neighbors, knowing their young daughter would have a blast decorating it herself
Tracy L. - Boise, ID
02/26/20
Delivery on time and FRESH!
Diana K. - Fernandina Beach, FL
02/27/20
The king cakes were packed well, with the icing in a separate bag, and each box was double wrapped to help ensure freshness.
Sarah M. - Baltimore, MD
02/28/20
the package arrived intact with all the trimmings for the 2 kings cakes.
they were delici cious and thoroughly enjoyed.
i was hap py to get.a good deal.for.2
Sandra T. - Watertown, MA
02/28/20
Great look, just like the online photo, except that some of the swirl icing on top was smudged and stuck on the tin cover. Very good almond extract flavor. Not overly sweet. Great cake texture. Love tall cakes with impressive slices. Well-packed for shipment.
C F. - Santa Monica, CA
03/01/20
LOVED EVERYTHING! The delivery, the quality, the presentation - it was perfect 💜💚💛
Samantha B. - Lansing, KS
03/02/20
I live in Mass, raised in New Orleans so I wanted everyone to have a taste of Mardi Gras. WOW. everyone loved it. what went well was the it got here on time for my party that same day. just
Ana A. - Andover, MA
03/02/20
The cake was a hit and the beads were a bonus. It was awesome for our Fat Tuesday luncheon.
Linda O. - Baltimore, MD
03/02/20
Great product and quick delivery. Was well packed. Always enjoy the Gambino’s king cake. The cream cheese flavor was excellent!
Sarah F. - Spicewood, TX
03/02/20
Loved the super quick service. Got it a day ahead of when it was scheduled so that was a plus. Also, loved the product. Trying a king cake was on my 'bucket' list &, hopefully, I can try another 'flavor' next year! Thanks!
Cheri T. - Norman, OK
03/02/20
Quick delivery of exactly what was ordered. Two king cakes to a college student!!!
Ally I. - Oakwood, VA
03/02/20
My Order came and I was so excited that I had a real King Cake from New Orleans and it was Fresh and Delicious !!!!!
Diana S. - Cape Coral, FL
03/03/20
Package was fine but the postal service delivered upside down and due to cake being very fresh it was soft. Tasted fine just looked bad.
Terisa S. - Choctaw, OK
03/03/20
The cake was delicious and we enjoyed decorating it.
Cristal S. - San Diego, CA
03/03/20
It was delicious and liked by our families as we purchased two different ones.
Anthony P. - Nazareth, PA
03/03/20
easy to order. Delivered fresh and in great shape.
Barbara K. - Yuma, AZ
03/05/20
Delivery was on time and great food from Gambino’s
Marilee P. - Barrington, IL
03/10/20
The King Cakes were wonderful
COLLEEN G. - York, PA
03/09/20
The chocolate drip cake impressed my 7 year old niece - Nice job! Thank you!
Harlow H. - Mamaroneck, NY
03/11/20
Shipping methods much improved!
Cheryl-Beth R. - Las Vegas, NV
03/16/20
