[angel_jd1]

I was able to get Starbucks Valencia Orange Cake early!!! I went to a starbucks Saturday. I just happened to ask if they would be carrying the new gluten free treat. The girl goes, oh ya we have those, not sure why they aren't in the case. A guy who was working there said, they aren't out yet, but I could just give you one to try. However, you can't tell anyone you got it!! ha
Ok, I am not so great at keeping secrets. This cake is super yummy!! Very moist. Has great flavor. The guy didn't know how much they would be when they came out, but it is well worth whatever it costs.
Good stuff!!

-Jessica

[jerseyangel]

Sounds great!! I was in Starbucks yesterday and actually considered asking but it was kinda crowded and I chickened out.

I'm looking forward to trying it.

[hez]

I was at Starbucks this weekend and kept staring at the case! I was trying to will the case into having a gluten-free treat. I should have asked if they had some behind the counter. Didn't even cross my mind. I am so hoping to find the cake over the summer. It would be nice to have something while having a coffee with friends.

Has anyone else seen/tried the cake?

hez

[Tim-n-VA]

My son works at a Starbucks (but not near me). He told me that it was coming soon and that his manager had talked to them about not selling the one they'll put in a display case due to cross-contamination. It was good to hear that they were thinking about things like that. I didn't ask too much more because we were on our way to a hockey game and had other pressing issues.


Not that it really matters but that sounds confusing. I live near DC, he lives in NYC. He came home to go to see the Caps beat the Penguins.

[jkmunchkin]

The first thing I did when I got off the train this morning was go to Starbucks to get my Valencia Orange cake! I haven't tried it yet, but have it sitting here on my desk, for a treat after lunch. It looks moist & delicious! Can't wait to try it.

[mommida]

I just called the nearest Starbucks and they have it!!!
I'm going to sneak out tonight and try some!

[Salax]

I had one today it was pretty good. Very cool they are getting with the "program".

[sbj]

How much does it cost?

[jkmunchkin]

I just inhaled my Orange Valencia Cake! It was delicious!!! I would (and will) most definitely buy it again. It is a perfect treat, that is not to sweet, but just sweet enough to have with your coffee or tea. A great job from Starbucks!!!

sbj, on May 5 2009, 03:51 PM, said:

How much does it cost?

I had previously read it would cost $2.50, but when I purchased it this morning it was $1.95

[hlm34]

yep, $1.95. i got two of them, one for me, one for a coworker. individually wrapped with a sign that said "gluten free". it was good. i will buy again. i would have loved it even better if it had a little icing or a little glaze - i like my stuff sweet, but it was moist and good. yea for starbucks!

[emcmaster]

My Starbucks had it yesterday, but I waited til today to buy it because I knew there wasn't a shadow of a doubt that I would inhale it.

I thought it was excellent. Possibly one of the best pre-made gluten-free treats I've ever had. $1.95 is a very reasonable price for it and I'm decently impressed with the nutritional profile as well. For 290 calories, it is very satisfying and filling (probably the 16 g fat and 9 g protein). It was moist and sweet, but like others have noted, not too sweet.

I will definitely be buying it again.

[TrillumHunter]

We had it today! It was a moist and had a good orange flavor.

[janetw]

Here's more information including the ingredients: http://news.starbucks.com/news/gluten+free...+fact+sheet.htm

[Jestgar]

janetw, on May 5 2009, 07:31 PM, said:

Here's more information including the ingredients: http://news.starbucks.com/news/gluten+free...+fact+sheet.htm

No soy!!!!!!
WOOHOOOO!!

[jerseyangel]

Jestgar, on May 5 2009, 09:34 PM, said:

No soy!!!!!!
WOOHOOOO!!

I know!! And no tapioca!!