Recipe: Mardi Gras King Cake

King cakes, a tri-colored sweet, are a Carnival tradition, the history of which is documented in Matt Haines' "The Big Book of King Cake" (Susan Schadt Press).

This recipe is courtesy of the New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute (NOCHI).

Don't miss Kris Van Cleave's special report on the history of this delectable Mardi Gras dish on "CBS Sunday Morning" February 27!