As you would expect, Costco's half-sheet cakes are massive enough to feed an entire block of people, with prices low enough to make you do a double-take. The half-sheet cakes have been the subject of Internet rants, rumors and raves over the years, with one Redditor recently declaring them "Beyond delicious — Rich, decadent, perfect." Or, more (in)appropriately, "So [expective] delicious."
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All of Your Costco Cake Questions Answered
But if you add other store-bought cakes into the equation, you'll see that a Costco cake is a pretty good bargain. As a Redditor pointed out, "My regular grocery store charges $40 for a sheet cake that’s inferior to Costco's." It's also still cheaper than Walmart (around $28), BJ's (about $29.99) and Wegman's, where a half-sheet cake can cost a whopping $46.
2. How Far in Advance Do I Need to Order a Costco Cake?
Customized Costco cakes aren't a last-minute situation. Rules can vary by location, but generally speaking, if you want a custom Costco cake, like adding a name or message for a special birthday cake, you need to order it at least 48 hours in advance.
3. Can I Order a Costco Cake Online?
Snark aside, that's the exact process. There's an order form, a box—and a leap of faith. Many users assured Huber, "Girl, that cake will BE THERE. Have some faith," replied someone.
Invite everyone you know. Costco half-sheet cakes, which measure 12 by 16 inches, are so massive they can feed 48 people. Don't have that many friends? More leftovers for you. Also, enjoy this piece-of-cake math: You pay less than $2 per slice. And make sure you've stretched before picking up one of these babies. Costco cakes weigh about 9.5 pounds.
5. What Kind of Designs Can I Get on a Costco Cake?
Balloons for birthday cakes, the guest of honor's name, rainbows and teddy bears are among the fun ways to bring a wow factor to a Costco cake. Customers can choose from about 30 different cake designs. But keep in mind that if you don't choose from one of the Costco design options, you'll get a blank cake, as one TikToker found out the hard way.
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Sheet cakes have a cult following, but the Costco bakery has many other sweet options. The Tuxedo Cake has been compared to "heaven." The bakery also has 10-inch round cakes that are perfect for smaller soirees. David’s Cookies Mile High Peanut Butter Cake is about 7 pounds of all the right stuff, like chocolate cake, fudge brownie pieces and peanut butter mousse. Honestly, it's hard to go wrong.
7. What Are My Flavor Options?
In the U.S., Costco cakes can be chocolate or vanilla. The chocolate sheet cake includes chocolate mousse filling and chocolate buttercream icing. The vanilla is similar but, well, vanilla: A vanilla sheet cake filled with vanilla cheesecake mousse and white buttercream icing.
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