Walmart’s bakery has been rolling out so many budget-friendly finds, from breakfast pastries to a copycat of Trader Joe’s raspberry tart, which prompted shoppers to stock up quickly. And, of course, we can’t forget the Dr Pepper cake bites that were a huge hit last summer.
Now, there’s a new bakery find that’s inspired by one of the biggest food trends in the last decade, and it’s earning rave reviews from shoppers.
Walmart Debuts Marketside Dubai Style Chocolate Cake
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Walmart is joining the Dubai chocolate trend with Marketside Dubai Style Chocolate Cake. The new bakery addition from its own private label is inspired by the viral candy confection that features milk chocolate filled with pistachio cream, tahini, and kanafa (also called knafeh, which is crispy shredded phyllo dough).
The Marketside Dubai Style Chocolate Cake starts with a base of moist, rich chocolate sponge cake. The two cake layers are separated by a pistachio ganache filling and crunchy kanafa. To tie everything together, you’ll find a topping of white chocolate mousse along with a garnish of white chocolate shavings. If that description hasn’t already convinced you to add this cake to your next shopping list, perhaps the fans will. Walmart shoppers are raving about this cake, leaving hundreds of reviews on the chain’s website.
“If you have ever had a Dubai chocolate anything, this little cake does not disappoint. In fact, the flavors melt together in a smoother way with a moist chocolate cake melting in your mouth, and the pistachio filling gives a delightful crunch. I’m impressed. This is bakery quality that I’d expect for a much more expensive price point,” wrote one fan.
Another shopper commented on the cake’s balanced flavor, sharing, “I’ve had a lot of Dubai chocolate items that were just entirely too sweet, but this cake takes the money! The cake is moist, the pistachio mousse is phenomenal.”
“Nobody believed it came from Walmart until I showed them the container,” shared one reviewer. “For the price, this is straight-up luxury dessert value. If you want a cake that looks impressive, tastes expensive, and disappears fast, this is the one.” Another fan has a solution for the disappearing cake: “I’ve already bought it twice, and can’t wait to by it 100 more times,” they said.
However, there was one common complaint about the bakery find: the size. Each cake is five inches in diameter, which is on the smaller side compared to standard bakery cakes. Some shoppers noted that its size was still ideal for splitting with a few people due to its richness, “It’s a tiny cake, but it’s so rich and satisfying,” someone wrote. “It can feed at least four people.”
Sometimes good things come in small packages, and with the amount of positive feedback this cake has received, it’s safe to say that Walmart shoppers agree. The Marketside Dubai Style Chocolate Cake is available in stores for about $13, though prices may vary. Hurry to the bakery section to give this trendy cake a try before it sells out.
