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You know what goes so well with blooming tulips and faintly chirping birds? Carrot cake. The moist, orange-hued and lightly spiced cake is practically synonymous with spring, and it just so happens to be the latest flavor of Costco’s popular bar cakes. (See you later, Crème Brûlée.)
I visited the warehouse this past weekend, and spotted the newest release during my stroll through the bakery section: Kirkland Signature Carrot Bar Cake. I obviously grabbed one. Here’s my honest review.
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What You Should Know About the Kirkland Signature Carrot Bar Cake
Costco offers a seasonal lineup of bar-style cakes, like maple butter pecan for fall. The Kirkland Signature Carrot Bar Cake is actually back for a second year in a row. It features layers of moist carrot cake studded with plump raisins, pineapple, and walnut pieces, plus a cream cheese frosting that’s topped with toasted walnuts.
The cake is located in the refrigerated section of the bakery and retails for $18.99 in stores. (You can order it online for a few dollars more.) It serves up to 20 slices per cake, which is ideal if you’re hosting or attending any spring gatherings.
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Our Honest Review of the Kirkland Signature Carrot Bar Cake
At first glance, this cake is beautiful. It, like the other bar cakes I’ve tried, is an eye-catching centerpiece — so much so, before digging in, I’d already considered picking up another one for an Easter brunch I’m attending. (Spoiler alert: After trying, I officially cemented that idea).
I actually wasn’t the first to sample this cake. My roommate — a self-certified carrot cake lover — grabbed himself a slice before I could. When I asked him how it was, he said two words: “It’s perfect.”
That got me excited, so I grabbed a bite from his plate. I thought: WOW, this carrot cake is legit. It’s deliciously moist and sweet with hints of spice from cinnamon and maybe a bit of nutmeg. All that sweetness is balanced by the extra tangy cream cheese frosting.
There’s also a good bit of texture going on from the bits of raisins, walnuts, and pineapple in the cake that make it more of an experience rather than a dessert. It might be a bit bullish to say, but I think this is the bakery’s best bar cake yet. I can’t wait to eat another slice later today (my roommate and I are rationing them to last through the week).
Find it in stores: Costco Kirkland Signature Carrot Bar Cake, $18.99 for 41 ounces
Have you tried Costco’s new Carrot Bar Cake? Tell us about it in the comments below.
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