The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) Culinary Arts students and faculty have unveiled their much-anticipated 2025 King Cake program, offering a delicious lineup of traditional and limited-edition king cakes. This year’s selection features two classic options and a series of rotating specialty flavors, all crafted by NOCCA Culinary Arts students and faculty.
King cakes, starting at $25, are available for pre-order now at NOCCAMarketplace.com, with U.S. shipping available. Proceeds support NOCCA’s Culinary Arts department, helping to cultivate Louisiana’s next generation of chefs.
Local Pick-Up and Discounts
NOCCA King Cakes will be available for local pick-up from January 6 to March 2, 2025, at NOCCA and select retailers, including King Cake Hub. Early birds can enjoy a 10% discount by pre-ordering by December 20 using promo code EARLYBIRD25.
“Making king cakes provides a great opportunity for our Culinary Arts students to improve their baking skills, dream up new recipes, and learn what it takes to make a business successful,” said NOCCA’s Culinary Arts chair Chef Dana D’Anzi Tuohy. “This program is a true team effort, and the proceeds go right back into our Culinary Arts department. It’s a win-win-win!”
2025 King Cake Menu Highlights
- Gluten-Free Cinnamon: A classic New Orleans favorite, made gluten-free with a soft, cinnamon-infused dough, vanilla glaze, and shimmering edible glitter.
- Satsuma Almond: A citrusy, sweet combination of Louisiana satsumas and rich almond paste braided in brioche-style dough, topped with a satsuma glaze and Carnival-colored glitter.
- Limited Edition: Salted Caramel Apple (through January 26, 2025): Winter spiced apples, lightly sweetened cream cheese, and brioche dough glazed with salted caramel and topped with caramel bits and glitter.
Additional limited-edition flavors, including a Valentine’s Day special, will be announced later in the season.
A Sweet Collaboration with French Truck Coffee
This year, NOCCA’s Culinary Arts program has partnered with French Truck Coffee for their “Big Chief” Carnival blend. A portion of proceeds from each 12 oz. bag sold will be donated to the NOCCA Foundation. Customers who pair a Big Chief coffee purchase with a NOCCA King Cake (local pick-up only) will receive $1 off their order.
How to Order
Visit NOCCAMarketplace.com to pre-order your king cake, and follow NOCCA on social media at @nocca.nola and @noccafoundation for updates on flavors and availability.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to enjoy one of New Orleans’ favorite traditions while supporting the talented students shaping the future of Louisiana’s culinary scene.
