Trader Joe’s has attracted acult followingfor a reasonand it’s not solely for itslow prices.
But not everything in the freezer aisle is savory.
Indeed, manydelectable sweetsare available in frozen form, including cakes.
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The taste:Caramel and chocolate are typically a match made in heaven.
Here, it’s not quite the dream I’d hoped for.
I’d skip this one in favor of its other boxed companions.
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The look:Cute with distinct colored layers, and the visual makes it look light and appealing.
I wouldn’t be surprised to find this in a glass case at a legit bakery.
The taste:Light and airy.
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The raspberry layer could have benefitted from a squeeze of citrus to accentuate the flavor.
Additionally, I wish there was a crunchy crumble on top to give this cake more complexity.
Next time, I’d pop one of these in the air fryer for crispy edges.
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The taste:After hearing much fanfare about these beloved cakes, I was disappointed with the flavor.
I was pleasantly surprised by the molten filling.
This cake could be elevated by pairing it with some ice cream or even a drizzle of caramel.
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The look:Picture perfect when removed from its packaging.
The taste:This baby holds its own against all but the best of bakery opera cakes.
Traditionally, opera cake is made using an almond sponge cake, which is basted in espresso.
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Here, the sponge was bouncy and light, but it didn’t give off any almond flavor.
However, a pronounced dose of coffee was imbued in the cake, which made this dessert sing.
But if you ask me, that’s a reasonable price for a whole cheesecake.
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Plus, it’s easy to serve.
Move the cake from the freezer to the fridge to defrost, and it’s ready to eat.
The look:This one might have benefitted from a different container as it came out a little uneven-looking.
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It was a really enjoyable bite, at once flavorful and soft.
The graham cracker crust hit the mark and was thick enough to provide flavor.
At $4.99 for a 12-bar box, it’s an easy purchase for dessert or an afternoon snack.
Plus, these bite-sized morsels will impress any guests.
It’s hard to tell from looking at it whether the ratios will make for a balanced bite.
The shortbread base perfectly contrasts the softer, gooier lemon layer and strikes the right notes of buttery crunch.
If you aren’t hankering for chocolate, reach for a couple of Trader Joe’s Lemon Bars.
Like most items on this list, they must be thawed from frozen before consumption.
The look:These look like rich, chocolatey indulgences in bite-sized form.
I was grateful for these cakes' small size because they look so decadent.
The taste:These don’t taste like cheesecake, but that’s not a problem.
These mini cakes are delicious and chocolaty without being too overwhelming or decadent.
Plus, the cookie crumble adds a great textural contrast and flavor to the rest of the cake.
