Best Chocolate King Cakes In Louisiana: Lowder Baking Co Leads The Way

One of the absolute best things about living in Louisiana is the annual arrival of King Cake season. Every Carnival season, bakeries across the Bayou State come alive, transforming simple flour and sugar into some of the most creative and delicious masterpieces you’ve ever seen.

If you’ve never experienced our state's favorite pastry, you need to know that a true King Cake is a total masterpiece of flavor.

What Exactly Makes a King Cake So Special?

It all starts with the dough, a slightly sweet, buttery, and rich base with just a hint of cinnamon. While the dough is incredible on its own, the filling is where local bakers really get to shine and show off their personality.

Most of us grew up on the classics, like creamy cinnamon sugar or traditional cream cheese. But if you have an adventurous palate, you know the fun starts with flavors like praline pecan, blueberry, or even cookies and cream. We absolutely love seeing our local Shreveport bakeries introduce unique flavors that push the boundaries.

The New Obsession: Dark Chocolate Ganache

Last year year, Lowder Baking Company turned heads with their brand-new Dark Chocolate Ganache King Cake. They start with Lowder's famous original dough and fill it with a decadent, whipped dark chocolate ganache. The consistency is almost like a light chocolate mousse, making it rich without being overwhelming. To finish it off, they top it with their signature chocolate icing.

I knew these would be in high demand, so as soon as they announced the release, I headed straight to Fern Avenue.

I managed to get my hands on this "chocolate lover’s dream," and I can tell you exactly why they are flying off the shelves. The balance of the sourdough-style dough with that airy chocolate filling is perfection.

If you’re a chocolate fanatic, you’ll want to move fast. You can find them at Lowder Baking Company, located at 4019 Fern Ave, Suite 500, Shreveport, LA 71105.