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The Look:This cake had an unappealing wet, spongy look.
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The Taste:Biting in, I got a mouthful of mushy wet custard.
The spongy cake was not my favorite, and the caramel tasted like old cooking wine.
Even the chocolate shards couldn’t save it.
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Priced at $22.99, it was the most expensive dessert we tasted.
The Look:This vanilla cake has swirls of raspberry jam and is adorned with decorative white chocolate curls.
Slicing in, the cake appeared to be very sponge-like and the raspberry had an unnatural gel-like appearance.
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The cake was very spongy, and the raspberry filling had the consistency of toothpaste.
Aren’t you glad I just saved you over $20 bucks?
The Look:This zucchini bread was very dark in color and coated with nuts.
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I was surprised to see it was already sliced into thick slabs, which was admittedly, convenient.
The Taste:This bread was just too spongy and had way too many nuts.
It also needed some chocolate chips to add a bit of sweetness.
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As is, it was just meh.
Corn Muffin
Cornbread in muffin form can be yours at Costco for $6.99.
The Look:These muffins were bright yellow and had a glossy sheen to them that was pretty appealing!
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The Taste:When I bit in, I knew these were a mistake.
Mealy with bits of corn, they had a strange texture and were also very gluey.
They were a definite no!
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Pick this one up for an easy $6.99.
The Look:This was one long, tan buttery loaf!
It wasn’t the most exciting looking dessert, but I was game to give it a try.
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The Taste:The one word for this cake was bland.
This one was a hard pass.
Butter Croissant
A big box of these will run you just $5.99.
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How could you say non?
They were also each the size of a small ferret.
Also, they were too buttery.
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My advice: pass on these and hold out for the real thing.
Lemon Raspberry Muffin
Lemon raspberry muffins are an uncommon treat.
Pick up a box of eight for $6.99.
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The Look:These muffins were wrapped in paper.
Red dots of raspberry peeked out the top and what looked like sugar lumps dotted each baked good.
The Taste:These muffins had a thick, dense cakey texture.
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I couldn’t detect a lot of raspberry flavor, but the synthetic lemon taste wasn’t pleasant.
The Taste:They were overly sticky and messy.
While the cheese center was flavorful, the icing was just too overwhelming.
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I wouldn’t get these again but if you love Danish, give them a try.
A box will run you $8.99.
The Look:Coated with crystalized sugar, these looked like little cookies.
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I wasn’t sure if they’d be hard or soft.
The chips didn’t look like chocolate the label says they are cinnamon flavored chips.
The sugar was just too overwhelming though.
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Maybe they would be better with a cup of tea?
The loaf was also just so sugary (the icing was really unnecessary).
This looked like the perfect special occasion cake.
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The Taste:This cake was very light and airy and the flowers were sweet and delicious.
But the cheesecake filling was at odds with the rest of this cake it just didn’t belong.
I did enjoy the crumbly edge to the cake, which added a bit of texture.
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But the cheesecake filling took away points.
Gooey Cinnamon Roll
Cinnamon rolls are the ultimate comfort dessert.
This cinnamon roll cake is just $12.99.
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They were super sugary and the cream cheese-throw in icing was a miss.
Banana Nut Muffin
Go bananas for these muffins for the low price of $6.99.
The Taste:Biting in, I quickly realized these muffins were topped with tons of nuts.
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In fact, there were too many nuts.
If that’s your thing, you might like them more than I did.
They had a decent texture and a great banana flavor and would pair well with iced coffee.
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Gen Bake Churro Donut Bites
The deep-fried pastry is now a donut bite.
Get a box for $7.89.
The Look:These donut bites looked like misshapen Munchkins and were coated in cinnamon.
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The Taste:If you’re just looking for a cinnamon donut bite, these will suffice.
But they were missing the special texture of a churro.
To me, they were not worth the calories.
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Cheesecake
Cheesecake is a classic dessert and Costco’s is big and will run you $19.99.
The Look:This cake was honestly a little boring looking.
It was a lot of white-on-white and the top of it looked like white icing.
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There was more white piping around the edges but unfortunately it wasn’t enough to get me excited.
The Taste:This cheesecake was surprisingly decent, with a dense and slightly tart taste.
I would have rated this cake a lot higher if there were some cherries on top.
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Blueberries and Cream Muffin
Eight blueberry muffins for $6.99 seems like a great deal indeed.
The Look:These muffins appeared to be loaded with blueberries, with a serious sugar crumble on top.
The sugar on top was actually a nice touch.
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These were the best of the muffins I sampled.
The sugar was just too heavy, but otherwise I was not mad at having to try them.
The Look:This carrot cake bar had lots of layers and different textures.
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The icing appeared to be quite thick, and I could even see some visible carrot shreds.
In the end, it was just too crumbly.
Still, if you brought this one to an Easter celebration, it would be a hit.
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Priced at $16.99 it won’t break your budget.
Slicing in, we saw a thick later of decadent chocolate mousse.
This cake isn’t bad, but it definitely looks better than it tastes.
They are so cheerful, I dare you not to smile biting in.
The Taste:These cookies had a very buttery, light sugar taste.
I would have liked these more if the sprinkles were in the batter.
Apple Berry Pie
A giant pie for $15.99 is the reason you have a Costco membership.
(Well, that and tires.)
The red berries oozing out were enticing.
The Taste:This pie was surprisingly good!
It definitely had more of a berry than apple taste and the crust was very pastry-like.
This would be a great dessert to bring to a spring party or a summer barbecue.
Tuxedo Chocolate Mousse Cake
A Costco classic, this one costs $17.99.
The Look:This bar-shaped cake is visually appealing with lots of layers of different chocolate.
The and curly q’s on top add even more flair.
it has a nice medley of flavors.
Chocoholics will be happy with this treat.
Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies
Little cookies can offer a big sugar rush.
These cost $9.99.
Though they did have a sort of sooty/dusty appearance.
The Taste:Biting in, these chewy little cookies were indeed just like the ones I remembered.
They were sweet, but not overly sugary.
They earned high marks on both nostalgia and taste.
These are $6.99 for a 24oz box.
The Look:These cookies are smaller in size but just the right size for a snack.
The glossy dark chocolate and vanilla icing looked very enticing.
The Taste:The cake-cookie was moist but still dense enough to hold its shape.
The was thick and sweet, but not overly so.
The hardest part was deciding which side to save for last.
The Look:These BIG cookies are always a go-to for Costco shoppers.
The chocolate chunk cookies have tons of nice dark chocolate on display.
The Taste:Wow!
All of these cookies were winners in their own right.
My least favorite, the double nut, has just the right amount of sweetness to the cookie.
Same thing for oatmeal raisin, which was not too sugar and had a great lumpy texture.
But the real star here is the chocolate chunk.
With a great cookie base and plentiful dark chocolate, you’re able to’t go wrong.
The Verdict:When it comes to Costco desserts, the cookies take the cake!
