We sheetcaked, so you don’t have to.
After tasting each cake, each tester chose their overall favorite.
“Almond extract really comes through,” said one editor, and another appreciated its vanilla-y aroma.

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“I respect that the icing and filling are actually different,” said another.
Several editors commented that the icing tasted the most homemade yet nostalgic.
“The ‘cake’ part is fire,” said one editor.

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“The flavor is pleasant, but not too overwhelming.”
“It’s not too sweet, and the extra frosting keeps it from being too dry.”
“Almost has a cinnamon-y taste,” said one editor.

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“There’s a cinnamon spice that would be great for the holidays,” said another.
“The icing is just the right amount of sweetness,” said one editor.
“I would actually eat a whole slice of this one,” said one editor.

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Another praised its moist crumb and buttery mouthfeel.
Several tasters noted that this cake had an authentic, buttery taste.
Each element worked together to create a perfect sliceand biteof sweet (but not too sweet) cake.

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