Almost 50 days from Mardi Gras, Meche’s Donut King in deep in the king cake business

Posted: Jan 15, 2019 / 11:28 PM CST / Updated: Jan 15, 2019 / 11:28 PM CST

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)- Mardi Gras is about 50 days away. That means Meche’s Donut King keeps busy frying and glazing their way through the season.

The local bakery makes their special donut king cakes all year round. But with Mardi Gras landing at a later date -March 5, and momentum surrounding the Saints’ stellar season, Meche’s is making specialty black and gold kings cake more than ever before.

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