NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — It's the most wonderful time of the year. Time to eat king cakes. And nobody takes a bigger bite than the King Cake King. WGNO Good Morning New Orleans features reporter Bill Wood follows him around town. At Angelo's Bakery in Metairie, one Louisiana customer arrives like a carnival season superhero dressed to save the day. That’s the story of Brendon Oldendorf. 2025 goes global for kids in Mandeville "I was determined to become the number one guru of king cake," said Oldendorf. On a trip across the South, he sampled 227 different King Cakes. At home, happy is the head that wears the crown and maps out a plan for a Mardi Gras buffet-busting, waistline-expanding king cake tour. All to proclaim himself, the King Cake King for all times. NOLA teen gets a gold medal for her way with words When asked how many pounds did he pack on to earn the crown, his response was: "About 15 lbs and not a pound more." In his kingdom, he is a father of four boys who with their help, they wrote a book, "King Cake ABCs." It was no piece of cake, but that's what it took for one man with one ambitious appetite. Hungry to be king. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Taking a bite of the season, a New Orleans dad is the King Cake King What to expect from gas prices in 2025 DOJ weighs 200 outstanding Capitol riot cases referred by FBI Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office announces death of colleague Live updates: Congress prepares to certify Trump's election victory