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This Is The Best Grocery Store Sheet Cake, According To Our Taste Test
May 3, 2025
A homemade cake is always something to behold, but nothing quite beats a grocery store sheet cake. From the charming design details to the classic rectangular shape, it delivers a dose of nostalgia that nothing else quite can.
So we gathered eager Southern Living editors to participate in a taste test to find out once and for all: Which grocery store bakery makes the best sheet cake?
How We Tested
For this taste test, we purchased white sheet cakes from the bakery section of six conventional grocery stores, supermarkets, and warehouse clubs. We removed the cakes from their packaging and cut them into small slices for editors to taste without identifying where each cake was from.
Testers ranked each cake on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest. After tasting each cake, each tester chose their overall favorite.
The Contenders
Costco Bakery
Publix Bakery
Sam's Club Bakery
Target Bakery
Walmart Bakery
Whole Foods Bakery
How The Cakes Scored
Costco Bakery
Several editors appreciated the fluffiness and "bounce" of this cake. "Almond extract really comes through," said one editor, and another appreciated its vanilla-y aroma. But editors noticed that this cake went beyond the classic grocery store flavors with a unique layer of filling in the center.
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