According To Reviews, These Are The 12 Best Grocery Store Cakes You Can Buy

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Although Julia Child was definitely the origin of this simple tip to prevent butter burning in a pan, it's less clear whether she actually quipped that "A party without cake is just a meeting." Whoever said it, though, never a truer word was spoken — after all, who doesn't love cake? From affordable boxed mixes that customers love to the magic of Mexico's impossible cake, there's a gateau for every palate.

Even better for sweet-toothed shoppers, some of our favorite grocery stores stock an array of cakes just begging to be popped in our carts and devoured once home. We can choose from rich, decadent chocolate cakes, fruity, creamy confections, and warm, spicy slices. But which ones are considered the crème de la crème, according to the people who shell out their hard-earned dollars for such treats? We combed the internet for customer reviews to determine which are the best grocery store cakes. All prices and availability were correct at the time of writing, though be aware that these are subject to change.

If you've struggled to see the differences between Costco and Sam's Club, this mouthwatering combo of sponge cake, chantilly cream, and three different berries might be the product that tips the balance. It's rated a glowing 4.7 on the Sam's Club website, with over 4,800 customer ratings, of which 88% give it 5 stars. One buyer said their family loves it so much, they just call it "the cake," while another dubbed it "probably the best cake ever."

Buy Member's Mark Sweet Fruit Topped Chantilly Cream Bar Cake at Sam's Club for $17.98.

Coming in with a storming 4.8 out of 5 is this unctuous slice of chocolate mousse cake. If you're not surprised by the full cake version scoring lower (a comparatively measly 4.4), then maybe the fact it's vegan will. Plenty of customers certainly were, and realizing this added to their enjoyment. One wrote: "So good it makes you eat it like people in commercials do, closing your eyes to savor every bite!"

Buy Wegmans Belgian Chocolate Mousse Cake Slice for $6.

Aldi's Bake Shop 7 Up Cake might sound like something you'd serve at a kids' birthday party — and rightly so — but it's the grown-ups who are raving about it online. "Oooooh.... *looking at hubby expecting him to run to Aldi before they close," one Facebook commenter quipped, while others enthused about the cake's citrusy flavor, how moist it was, and how well it paired with fresh fruit.

Buy Bake Shop 7 Up Lemon Lime Cake at Aldi for $4.95.

"Awesome, creamy, moist, delicious!" was how one shopper described this small but perfectly formed chocolate cake. It has racked up 4.5 out of 5 stars and more than 5,520 ratings, with many buyers delighted by the value for money, as well as the amazing taste. "If you are a chocolate fan, you'll love this cake," another thrilled customer wrote.

Buy Walmart's 5-Inch Chocolate Cake for $5.98.

Costco doesn't say much about its mouthwatering Caramel Tres Leches Bar Cake, but that's okay. People across social media have been banging the drum for it in between gobbling down mouthfuls of this dessert. One buyer said it was refreshing "to the point where I could eat, like, half of this without even realizing it," while another was blown away by how good Costco's tres leches was, compared to the store's cookie cake.

Buy Kirkland Signature Caramel Tres Leches Bar Cake at Costco for $20.42.

Is there anything finer than curling up with a hot drink and a slice of Marketside banana nut cake? Nope, according to the collective verdict of more than 6,100 Walmart shoppers. They've given this teatime treat an impressive 4.7 out of 5, with many waxing lyrical about the homemade taste and moist texture. One buyer said, "They were really good. I only got one piece. My husband ate the rest, we won't talk about that but the piece I got was really good."

Buy Marketside Banana Nut Sliced Cake at Walmart for $4.98.

Costco's custom cakes may be great for all kinds of celebration events, but one Sam's Club shopper loved the competing store's 10" tres leches-style cake so much it was their wedding cake. Their guests happily demolished it, and they're not alone. Over 6,000 customers have come together to rate it 4.4 out of 5, with words like "refreshing" and "delicious" cropping up again and again in reviews.

Buy Sam's Club 10" Tres Leches Style Cake with Strawberry Filling for $18.98.

With a rating of 4.6 out of 5 and 2,550 customer ratings, there's no denying the popularity of Walmart's eight-slice pack of Marketside cinnamon loaf. "This looks, smells and tastes like a cake Grandma made back in the day," wrote one customer, while another — who warned that the dessert might be too tasty — described the cake as "Fresh, moist and wonderful."

Buy Walmart Marketside Iced Cinnamon Sliced Loaf Cake for $4.98.

There's a lot to love about this light, refreshing cake from Publix. From the vanilla almond sponge and the rich cream, to the burst of berries that make up the topping and the filling, it's a crowd-pleaser across social media. A Redditor said to "bring it to your next party and a guarantee it becomes your go to dessert," while on Facebook, another buyer wrote the Chantilly cake was "beyond amazing."

Buy Publix Berry Chantilly Cake for $28.99.

This slab of chocolate goodness has been a firm fave with Sam's Club shoppers for years, so it's no surprise that it's racked up a 4.8 out of 5 from thousands of buyers. Everyone appreciates its moist texture and delicious flavor (though for some it's best served at room temperature rather than cold from the fridge), and while some save it for special occasions, one customer said it was their go-to pick for work celebrations.

Buy Sam's Club Tuxedo Bar Cake with Chocolate Mousse for $16.94.

Although it's gained fewer reviews than some of our other choices here, we couldn't sleep on an item that made our own 10 best Wegmans bakery items list. The strawberry shortcake slice is the perfect blend of three simple ingredients — yellow cake, whipped cream, and strawberries — and gets a 4.8 out of 5 from customers. "Worth EVERY calorie," said one buyer, while another claimed it was "the most flavorful and moist cake I've ever had."

Buy Wegmans Strawberry Shortcake Slice for $5.50.