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| Gluten Free Cake: Tia's Bakery German Chocolate Cake |
BRAND: Tia’s Bakery
COST: $4.95-5.50
SIZE: 4oz
COST PER OZ: $1.23- $1.38/oz
CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE: NO
CERTIFICATION AGENCY: N/A
ORGANIC: Partial
CERTIFICATION AGENCY: N/A
VEGAN: NO
GLUTEN FREE FACILITY: NO
LOCATION OF FACILITY: California
*These statements are based on the information printed on the product packaging. We cannot verify the accuracy of this information. For verification of the statements above, please contact the manufacturer.
REVIEW:
Before this day, I had never tried a German Chocolate Cake, let alone a Gluten free one. I was surprised to find that it was a chocolate cake with coconut frosting and despite its name, has no affiliation with Germany. After having Tia’s Gluten Free German Chocolate Cake, I am a fan of both the German Chocolate Cake and of Tia’s Bakery.
Tia started baking at an early age with her grandmother at her side. She loved baking and had a true passion for it. In 2003, she found out that she was allergic to gluten and refined sugar. It turned her world upside down because she was no longer able to enjoy the treats she had baked all her life. A few years went by and after much coaxing by her family, she got her passion for baking back and started experimenting baking with wheat flour substitutes. In 2009, she started up Tia’s Bakery and the rest is history. She is now selling her delicious baked goods in several stores in 12 states and growing.
Tia’s uses almond and coconut flour in their products. Almonds have high protein content and coconuts have very high dietary fiber content. The combination makes for a very healthy flour blend. This flour blend is not only healthy, but it is also one of the best I have ever tasted. The texture of the cakes is just perfect. It is extremely moist and fluffy. You probably wouldn’t even know it was gluten free if you didn’t look at the package.
The cake itself was not very sweet and had a nice light chocolate flavor. It reminded me of an Asian style cake which is very fluffy and moist like a sponge cake. Most of the cakes sweetness came from the frosting. It was sweet, but not overly sweet. This is probably because Tia’s does not use refined sugars. Instead, she uses organic agave nectar as a sweetener. Tia’s also uses a lot of coconut in this cake. Some of the flour is coconut flour, but in addition to that, they also use organic coconut oil, coconut milk, and unsweetened coconut. So if you’re a fan of coconut, you’ll probably like this cake. The cream is mixed with coconut and pecans. When eaten with the moist cake, it is the perfect blend of textures.
While a lot of the ingredients used in this cake are good for you, it doesn’t mean you should eat too much of it in one sitting. This cake contains 650 calories, 42 grams of fat, 16 grams of saturated fat, 170mg of cholesterol, 370 milligrams of sodium, 59 grams of carbohydrates and 45 grams of sugar. Looking at these numbers, they are all pretty high so you might want to share this delicious cake with someone.
Overall, this cake tastes great and contains high quality ingredients. While it is supposed to be healthy, you will still want to practice portion control. A note from the packaging, this cake contains tree nuts and is made in a facility that produces products containing wheat.
Taste: This is one of the best cakes that I have ever tasted. The texture and flavor was great and I couldn’t even tell that it was gluten free. Take one bite and you will love how the moist cake, coconut and pecans come together.
Labeling: This package has very simple labeling. Tia’s motto is “Scrumptious & Totally Health”. Does it live up to its motto? Scrumptious…yes totally healthy…maybe, but it might take a little more wishful thinking.
Packaging: The packaging was very nice. It comes in a single serving container that is like a Tupperware container that keeps everything fresh. This cake will stay fresh for about 2 months in the freezer.
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RATING:
Texture: 5
Taste: 5
Value: 2
OVERALL: 4
Reviewed 021411 by Calvin C.
Ever since the issues of gluten intolerance and celiac disease showed up on our radar, we have been searching high and low for good gluten free food to review. We have the pastas and snacks covered, but we haven’t been able to find very many options for good gluten free baked goods. In our search, one name kept coming up…Crave Bakery in San Francisco. Crave specializes in gluten free baked goods such as brownies, cookies, cakes, and tarts. A quick search on Yelp brought up rave reviews of their baked goods. Intrigued by this, we knew we had to get a hold of them. 
The company has grown a lot since 2003. They now have about 15 different baked items on their menu and sell in specialty grocery stores in 12 states. They sell delicious cakes, cookies, cupcakes, tarts, and of course their famous brownies all of which are made with high quality and organic ingredients from small, local producers and family-owned operations. They even have a special edition Pumpkin tart that is only available September through December for the holidays. And if you’re looking to host a special event, Crave even offers custom cakes for your guests to enjoy. Even if you have special needs due to allergies, it’s no problem for Crave, because they will be able to whip something up for you.
Crave puts a lot of care into their products. From ingredients to manufacturing processes, they have everything figured out. All of their ingredients are all of the highest quality and they make sure of it by researching all of their sources to ensure that they are confident about their operation practices. Take for example