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21-07-2025
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I Tried Costco's Viral New Peaches And Cream Cake — Here's My Honest Take As A Former Bakery Worker
As someone who's spent time schlepping 50-pound bags of flour and wrestling with mixers the size of small children in professional bakeries, I'm not too proud to admit: I love a good Costco bakery moment. There's something about the unbeatable combo of price, portion size, and surprising quality that always gets me. So when I saw the new Peaches and Cream Bar Cake making its rounds on the internet and creating quite a buzz, I knew I had to run and try it for myself. After narrowly escaping several parking lot fender benders (what is it about Costco parking lots that turns everyone into a demolition derby driver?), I made it through the doors and power-walked to the back of the store like the woman on a mission I was. From a few aisles away, I spotted her: a glorious golden vision in the bakery cold case. There were dozens of identical cakes in the case. Painted a vibrant yellow on top, generously layered, and one was about to be mine. I was excited! At 16 inches long, this dessert is no joke — it barely fit in my fridge. (Pro tip: Make room before you shop.) While the cake doesn't come with storage instructions, I definitely recommend refrigerating it. The layers include a stabilized whipped cream that's prone to softening at room temperature, and in my opinion, it tastes best chilled anyway, especially on a hot day. Hey, you! Wanna cook 7,500+ recipes in step-by-step mode (with helpful videos) right from your phone? Download the free Tasty app right now. At $18.99, the Peaches and Cream Bar Cake clocks in at over two pounds and could easily feed a party of 20. This thing is not just big — it's layered. You get a soft, classic vanilla cake base, a lightly sweet whipped cream layer, and the star of the show: a peach jelly layer that adds a pop of bright, fruity flavor. The layers are so visually satisfying — perfectly even and clean — that you almost hesitate to dig in…almost. But one bite in, and you realize those precise layers aren't just pretty, they make every forkful balanced and delicious. The peach jelly reminded me of a French-style gelée, aka fancy jelly; the kind you find in elegant mousse cakes and entremets. It brought a surprisingly sophisticated texture and flavor that worked in balance with the cream and cake beautifully. When all three layers work together, something magically refreshing, perfectly sweet, and satisfyingly subtle happens. There's also something undeniably summery about this cake. Some of the criticism of it is how subtle the peach flavor is, but I have to disagree. I think the subtlety is what makes it the perfect summer treat. If it were too sweet or packed with fake peach flavor, I think the cake would lean too heavy. Instead, the bright peach flavor makes it feel like the dessert version of a lazy afternoon by the pool. Because it's not heavy or overly rich, it's perfect for warm-weather gatherings. Honestly, if summer had a signature cake, this might be it. I tried the cake that night after dinner, and let me tell you — it was a hit! My toddler asked for seconds (naturally), and when we served it again the next night for some friends and neighbors, everyone was satisfied. Our friend's son, Auggie, gave it a glowing 'very good' (truly hard to get praise like that from a 3-year-old), and my 20-month-old son didn't even pause to take a breath between bites — he just power-shoveled it into his mouth like he was in a peachy fever dream. Honestly, same. He gets it from his mama. Overall, whether you're bringing dessert to a summer BBQ or just want to treat yourself to something special without firing up the oven, Costco's Peaches and Cream Bar Cake delivers big time. It's bright, creamy, fruity, and just indulgent enough — all without breaking the bank. If you've been wondering if this viral treat is worth the fridge space (and the perilous parking lot journey), the answer is a resounding YES. Peach season has officially peaked! Let us know if you give this one a shot. For more peachy desserts, download the free Tasty app to browse and save some of our favorite recipes — no subscription required.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
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