King cake is one of the great things about Mardi Gras season, and since we can only get it for about 2 months at a time it is hard not to over indulge in it to get our fix in.
Here are some Fun facts and tips about King Cake and how you can stay on tract.
A one-inch slice of king cake has about 100 calories , this is not including all the filling like cream cheese, strawberry, Bavarian cream.
Many of us out there don't just cut a 1 inch piece, the average slice is about 3 inches so right there you have eaten 300 calories, and more then you daily need for added sugar.
For those out there that can consume King cake in moderations and only a few times throughout the carnival season, it is fine to treat yourself to this traditional cake that is a part of our Louisiana history. If over the carnival season you keep a King Cake always on hand and cannot eat just a 1 inch piece, those calories can add up fast!
Some Tips on how to get your King Cake without completely over doing it.
• Buy single serving pieces; many cupcake shops make King Cake cupcakes, and a few grocery stores will
sell single serving cakes. B uy your self just one that way you won’t have a whole King C ake sitting in your home waiting to be eaten . (Who can say no to a king cake just sitting there looking so delicious??) • Buy a Mini King Cake and split it with friends . • If you just need the Flavor of King Cake; CC's coffee makes a Carnival cake coffee! Now that would be a
tasty way to wake up, just be mindful of how much cream and sugar you are putting in it. • Make your own King Cake at home; there are many easy king cake recipes out there that a little healthier
than buying one from the bakery . You can use low fat or Greek Yogurt cream cheese if you want a filling . The fun thing about making it at home is you can swap an ingredient out for a healthier one: try Holly
Clegg Simple King Cake recipe. http://kidscooking.about.com/od/cakes/r/king -cake.htm