BRAND: Pamela’s Products
COST: $4.49
SIZE: 12 oz
COST PER OZ: $0.37/oz
CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE: NO
CERTIFICATION AGENCY: NA
ORGANIC: NO
CERTIFICATION AGENCY: NA
VEGAN: YES
GLUTEN FREE FACILITY: NO, but Dedicated Machinery
LOCATION OF FACILITY: Ukiah, California
SHELF LIFE: 1 year
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REVIEW:
Frosting mix is always a good thing to keep around because in a pinch, and we know that that pinch inevitably occurs more often than not, it’s there, it’s quick and it’s a no brainer. Pamela’s Dark Chocolate Frosting mix would be my mix of choice. It is delightfully rich and chocolate-y. It is a pretty sweet frosting, but has a hint of the bittersweet in there. It is what a good dark chocolate should be and has the intensity of true cacao flavor. Its texture is creamy and spreads really well. A big plus with this mix, is that you can control how thick the frosting is by how much liquid you add to it. It’s nice to have the flexibility as some recipes might be better with a slightly thinner frosting while others require a dollop of thick chocolate goodness. Also, it doesn’t leave that pasty texture on your tongue like a lot of mixes do.
The recipe for the mix is right on the back of the bag and couldn’t be easier. You add butter or margarine and some water and voila! I used soy-free dairy-free butter and it worked great with that too. One of the great things about a good frosting mix is that it becomes the base for a lot of different kinds of frostings. You can manipulate this mix into many different styles of frostings by just adding cream cheese, sour cream or milk, if you do dairy, or you can opt for the vegan versions of any of these if you don’t. One bag can be the go-to base ingredient in whatever you might need it for and it is this versatility that I like keeping in my cupboards.The bag has a lot of extra recipes printed on it that you can add to the frosting to take it to the next level. They suggest mocha frosting, chocolate orange frosting, chocolate raspberry frosting to name a few, and they all sound really delectable. I am planning on trying the chocolate orange frosting next time myself and baking some caramelized orange cupcakes to go with it. Should be a nice treat for the gorgeous fall weather we’ve been having.
There are 12 servings in the bag, each of which is about 180 calories if you prepare it the way they suggest. That’s quite a heavy dose of calories, but this is more of a treat than anything. Just remember…everything in moderation. Pamela’s is a local company here in Northern California, which I love to support. They have a really great website with all kinds of recipes as well as detailed product information if you want to find out more about their line. All in all, this is a great frosting mix with a wonderful chocolate flavor and one I would recommend to keep in the cupboards when you need a good chocolate frosting. For more information about this product or any of Pamela’s other products, visit their website at: www.pamelasproducts.com. You can find this and many other Pamela’s products at GFR Grocery.
Taste: sweet with hints of cacao and bittersweet chocolate
Labeling: Bright colorful packaging with clear gluten free labeling
Packaging: simple bag with mix inside. Not a lot of packaging which reduces waste
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RATING:
Texture: 5
Taste: 4
Value: 3
OVERALL: 4
Reviewed by
Krisztina L
1 comment:
I absolutely love this frosting! I can frost two cakes with one package and it tastes so decadent and gourmet -- so much better than regular, ready-made frostings in a can. I am hooked!
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