Every cook has a grocery store preference.
Publix is often favored in the South for its quality food, fresh produce, andincredible bakery.
Amid the fluffy croissants, tender muffins, and tempting cookies, there’s a secret.
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The cake selection at Publix bakery is beyond compare.
And while it’s important to save money, the best part ofPublix’s cakesis the taste.
Knowing I didn’t have much money for a cake, I ordered my cake from Publix.
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It was delivered intact and couldn’t have been more beautiful or tasty if I’d spent thousands.
My cake even landed on the cover of the local wedding magazine for its unique style.
Cracking into the top of that cake a year later on our anniversary was a pleasure.
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All of the cakes were delicious and beautiful, and I wasn’t disappointed in any of them.
Publix bakery is a treasure.
If you don’t have one near you, I’m sorry.
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Butthe version at Publixis a work of beauty in its own right.
This cake cost $25.99.
It looked like spring.
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The taste:This cake gets love online, and I see why.
The reason this cake is at the bottom is a personal preference.
Almond flavoring isn’t my favorite, though I love it in sugar cookies.
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This Chantilly cake has notes of vanilla as well as almond and jammy, fresh fruit-filled layers.
One word of caution is necessary.
I set the Chantilly cake down hard, and the layers collapsed.
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It’s a light, airy cake requiring more delicate handling and refrigeration.
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It costs $25.99 and serves eight to 10 people.
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The look:The dark chocolate cake certainly lived up to its name.
The whole cake was covered in it and then heavily sprinkled with chocolate curls.
To finish it off, Publix added fudge rosettes and buttercream roses.
The look:Rich and thick with chocolate, this dessert cured my chocolate craving.
It called to mind a giant ice cream sundae without the melting mess.
It was tender and flavorful.
Sundae Fundae is a good birthday option with flavor to just everyone in a crowd.
Of course, Publix does an excellent job of typical birthday cakes and more specialized creations.
It’s also a great deal for a cake that serves 6-8 people at $25.99.
The top had a swirl of banana custard surrounded by circles of dried bananas and iced topping.
The taste:One of the newer cakes at Publix, this could have gone either way for me.
It tasted like the much-loved dessertthe cake reminiscent of one giant, soft cookie.
The only downside was the dried bananas.
Chocolate Crisp
An explosion of chocolate,this cakeis covered with sprinkles, candies and cookies.
The stripes on the icing make it look even more custom.
A 7" round serves 8-10 and is just $39.99.
The look:If we were judging on appearance alone, this cake would get high marks.
It’s a cacophony of chocolate with a striped, drizzled, and gilded exterior.
It’s topped with buttercream rosettes, rolled white and dark chocolate, and chocolate-covered sandwich cookies.
Crunchy sprinkles ring the bottom.
I opted to fill the cake with more sprinkles, which provided a fun surprise.
When you cut into the cake, the middle was all sprinkles cascading out when I pulled a slice.
The taste:The sprinkles were more pleasant than I expected.
Eating the cake was almost like having a crispy chocolate bar with just the right mouthfeel and crunch.
Even though I chose to add extra sprinkles, there weren’t too many.
The chocolate layer had the perfect amount of cocoa flavor.
The chocolate-covered cookies and rolls on top just added to the decadence.
It was well-balanced and satisfying.
If you’re serving six to eight people, they can enjoy all it for just $25.99.
The look:If you enjoy fruit, you’ll love this cake from Publix.
The taste:This cake had so much fresh fruit that it was a fruit-lover’s dream.
In addition to the generous portions of fruit topping, there was chopped-up fruit in the whipped cream icing.
The cake itself tastes a bit like a trifle without the sherry, satisfyingly sweet without being too much.
Carrot Cake
You just can’t beat the spice, carrots and nuts of this favorite.
The cream cheese icing is just a bonus.This cakewas a mini-size, serving 4-5 for $14.99.
The full size serves eight and costs $25.99.
Mine had ribbons of icing on the sides, and the texture made it look homemade.
The taste:Many people consider Publix carrot cake to be the best.
Every year, I make homemade carrot cake for Easter.
I’d put this version against mine, indicating how delicious I consider it.
The Publix bakery allows you to conveniently order online, with cakes ready in 24 hours for pickup.
They’re budget-friendly and beautiful, and you know what to expect from the high-quality website pictures.
If you’re celebrating in the South, you might’t go wrong with a cake from Publix bakery.
