From old favorites to newer offerings, Costco’s bakery section is bustling right now.
It’s not something I would normally pick up, but I was game to give it a whirl.
The long rectangular-shaped cake cost me $17.99.
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I could not get past the first bite.
I was ready to see if it lived up to the hype.
The nine-inch cake cost me $22.99.
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The Look:This big cake looked like something a vanilla lover would get excited about.
The red raspberry filling had a gel-like appearance that made me a little suspicious of it.
The curls of vanilla on top added some festive flair.
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They are made with croissant pastry, butter, raspberry filling, and granulated sugar.
A box of nine cost me $6.99.
When I pulled one apart, the raspberry filling had a very unnatural-looking red coloring.
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Biting in, they were super thick in texture and more on the stale side than moist.
I would take a pass on these.
The bar-shaped cake cost me $18.99.
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The look:This cake had an overall very bland, tan look to it.
There was nothing exciting about it and the nuts on top were a turn off for me.
The cake itself looked spongy and full of air bubblesagain, not the most appealing.
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The taste:Surprisingly, this cake tasted much better than it looked!
The smell of maple was also quite pleasant.
The loaf cost me $9.99.
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The taste:Before biting in, I noticed a subtle orange smell which was not unpleasant.
But taking a taste, I was put off by the very dense texture of this cake.
The whole thing reminded me of a pre-packaged muffin, which is never worth the calories!
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The ample white icing is clearly there to make up for a lack of flavor.
It looks like a sugar lover’s dream come true.
As I cut a giant slice, I could see all of the cinnamon swirls within.
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The taste:These cinnamon rolls were very thick, and a little stale-tasting.
Costco’s version tastes mass-produced, which, of course, it is.
The 60-count tray cost $24.99.
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The sprinkle cookies were pretty, but bland tasting.
The nearly six-pound dessert cost $22.99.
The taste:Biting in, this dessert had that classic, dense, cheesecake taste.
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Costco understood the assignment.
The cherries were sweet and delicious, and the extra icing gave it an even sweeter kick.
I took points off for the crust, though.
If you ate around it, there’s still a lot to enjoy here.
The cake cost me $17.99.
The Taste:This is one dense, chocolaty cake that’s not for the faint of heart!
Its many layers give you a medley of tastes and textures, which is why it’s great.
It is really heavy and a bite or two may be all you should probably feel satisfied.
Word to the wise: when serving to guests, give small slices!
A pack of six cost me $8.99.
The look:The first thing I noticed about these “mini” cakes is that they are huge!
The swirl of white icing looked delectable, and the mistletoe decoration was almost too cute to eat.
The taste:These tasted like birthday cake in the very best way.
The vanilla cake was super moist, and the icing was sweet, but not cloying so.
The mistletoe decoration is a nice touch and adds a little kick of flavor.
These mini cakes would be a hit at any holiday party with kids and adults alike.
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