Costco's New Bar Cake Flavor Has Shoppers Running To The Warehouse - Tasting Table

"With the triumphant return of Costco's seasonal fan favorite pecan pie, it would seem shoppers should be set on sweets for the time being. Of course, the warehouse giant wouldn't have such a fervent fandom without dropping the occasional surprise new treat from seemingly out of nowhere to take the bakery section by storm. Though not even listed on Costco's website quite yet, an Instagram post from user @costcohotfinds has fans running to their local store in search of a brand new Crème Brûlée Bar Cake."

"Priced at $18.99, the rectangular-shaped cake definitely seems to have taken some inspiration from a classic crème brûlée recipe, albeit without the same ramekin housing or burnt accents, as some Facebook comments are quick to point out. Sporting layers of spongy vanilla cake with a creamy custard filling and a layer of crunchy sugar on the bottom, the Costco cake is finished off with a thick topping of frosting and an accent of golden sugar sprinkled on top."

"Given its distinct taste and texture, it's worth wondering if it's truly possible to capture the essence of crème brûlée in the form of a cake. Between Costco's number of hits and misses when it comes to confections, this definitely seems to be a dessert worth digging into for closer consideration. As far as initial fan reactions, there's been a great deal of excitement mixed with a number of dissenting opinions expressing misgivings about the sweet treat."

Costco introduced a Crème Brûlée Bar Cake that has shoppers flocking after an Instagram post by @costcohotfinds. The cake is rectangular and priced at $18.99. The dessert layers spongy vanilla cake, a creamy custard filling, and a crunchy sugar layer on the bottom, topped with thick frosting and golden sugar. The design nods to classic crème brûlée while omitting ramekin presentation and burnt sugar accents. Initial shopper responses are mixed, with many expressing excitement and some voicing reservations about whether the cake captures the true crème brûlée experience.

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