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Starbucks\u2019 limited-edition holiday lineup this year has all of winter\u2019s most beloved flavors\u2014peppermint, gingerbread, sugar cookie, and even toffee! While the latter sounds like it could make a delicious signature latte (can you say \u201ctoffee coffee\u201d five times fast?), it\u2019s actually attending this holiday party in food form via the Dark Toffee Bundt cake. <\/p>\n
Though this is a new offering, it has a classic feel: it fits right in with those aforementioned faves, boasting a distinctive flavor like peppermint, a hint of cozy zing like gingerbread, and a sweetness like a sugar cookie. And while Starbucks is currently cooking up coffee cakes and cake pops, I don\u2019t recall ever seeing it sling a bundt before, so I was also looking forward to that shot of novelty.<\/p>\n
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Right off the bat, I got festive vibes from the green and red sprinkles (which the website, perhaps unnecessarily but certainly amusingly, specifies are \u201cholly-and-berry-shaped\u201d). That\u2019s not all, though: the dark color of the cake and its rich, dense texture brought to mind other seasonal stalwarts like fruitcake and figgy pudding. The bundt shape was visually appealing enough that I almost felt a little bad ruining those pristine ridges by biting into them. Fortunately for you, reader, my hunger won out over my aesthetic appreciation.<\/p>\n
I noticed a slight sheen on the top of the cake that made me worry that it might be sticky enough to cause a mess, but thankfully, the eating experience was relatively clean. The shiny glaze was only applied to the top, so when I picked the cake up from the sides, my hands came away clean (I wish I could say the same about certain other holiday treats\u2014looking at you, candy canes). <\/p>\n
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The cake had a satisfying heft that was a nice complement to its rich, hearty taste: sweet but not too sweet, with notes of molasses and brown sugar adding complexity and comfort. It didn\u2019t necessarily scream \u201ctoffee,\u201d but it was good enough that it didn\u2019t bother me much. I also enjoyed the texture, as the outside was lightly springy while the inside was dense but still crumbly. It was perhaps a bit dry, but I think a fudgier consistency would have been overwhelming, so I appreciated that the graininess made it feel lighter than I was expecting from its solid stature, more afternoon snack than evening ender. (It was certainly tasty and filling enough to serve as a dessert, but it was convenient that it didn\u2019t crash me into an insta-food coma.)<\/p>\n
I think this is a treat that would lend itself well to being served heated, but unfortunately, that\u2019s not the default. I was too shy to consider asking an employee, but I think a warm temperature would go great with the warm flavors and amp up that pleasant Christmasy coziness even further. Even as-is, I didn\u2019t feel like this was lacking, and I walked away stuffed and jolly as a Christmas stocking. If Santa ever gets tired of Christmas cookies, I\u2019m sure he\u2019d find the Dark Toffee Bundt a fine replacement, and you might too.<\/p>\n
Purchased Price:<\/strong> $4.84 Starbucks\u2019 limited-edition holiday lineup this year has all of winter\u2019s most beloved flavors\u2014peppermint, gingerbread, sugar cookie, and even toffee! While the latter sounds like it could make a delicious signature latte (can you say \u201ctoffee coffee\u201d five times fast?), it\u2019s actually attending this holiday party in food form via the Dark Toffee Bundt cake. 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\nRating:<\/strong> 7 out of 10
\nNutrition Facts:<\/strong> 330 calories, 15 grams of fat, 80 milligrams of cholesterol, 240 milligrams of sodium, 46 grams of carbohydrates, 29 grams of sugar, and 4 grams of protein <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"