Mr Shuck saw these cupcakes at the Red Apple and thought that even if they didn’t turn out to be tasty, I’d have something to write about.
Fantasia Cupcakes: Click to enlarge
According to GroceryHeadquarters.com, “It’s hard to find a more comforting food than Best Brands’ new super-decadent Fantasia Cupcakes, available in vanilla bean and rich dark chocolate ganache flavors.” “Fantasia Cupcakes address the trend of having a gourmet meal and a great, portion-controlled dessert,” says Bill Keeney, director national accounts, Best Brands Corp., the Minnetonka, Minn.-based purveyor of cakes, cupcakes, muffins, dough and baking mixes.
I wasn’t very optimistic, when the fine print described them as “artificially flavored”.
The icing was alright: it was rich and creamy with deep chocolate flavor. The cake was moist and dense, but had an artificial chocolate taste. I don’t think they were worth the $2.99 that Mr Shuck paid for both of them. I think he would probably try them again, though…
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