Horror Is Now a Year-Round Theme Park Business
A foreboding mist rolls over a plot of tombstones. A score by Danny Elfman swells. An electric current surges atop the Gothic spire of Frankenstein Manor. Nearby a windmill bursts into flames.
It feels like a scene from a Halloween movie, except for one extenuating detail: It's all transpiring on a sunny spring morning in central Florida.
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We Ranked 15 Popular Nothing Bundt Cakes Flavors
Sure, you can bake a good Bundt cake, but sometimes you have too much on your plate, and none of it is the Bundt cake you're craving. Nothing Bundt Cakes is clutch in these situations. The brand, which sells Bundt cakes in various sizes and flavors, launched in 1997 and has grown to more than 500 bakeries across the U.S. and Canada. The name is a bit of a misnomer—the bakery does, in fact, do more than bake cakes. The cakes can come decorated for any occasion—with sports-themed centerpieces like basketballs, baseballs, and soccer balls for your fall sports needs, witchy bundts for Halloween, and what is Thanksgiving without a giant turkey-topped bundt cake? All options. For fall, there's the fail-proof pumpkin spice bundt. The brand bakes cakes in various sizes—Bunditinis (similar to cupcakes), personal-sized Bundtlets and 8- to 10-inch cakes that can feed more than two dozen. And they offer even more options when it comes to flavors. The menu features 10 core flavors and rotates seasonal flavors in and out, from limited-edition Caramel Apple Cider to limited edition Snickerdoodle. With so many options in mind, it can be hard to decide which Nothing Bundt Cakes flavor you should choose. To help you out, we scoured the Internet and consulted our tastebuds to bring this unscientific but highly necessary list of Nothing Bundt Cakes flavors, ranked. Related: Vanilla is a quintessential cake flavor, albeit one that can disappoint the rather vocal contingency of chocolate fans out there. Nothing Bundt Cakes' vanilla cake is creamy and hits all the classic notes, allowing it to be a blank canvas for a dessert plate loaded with other sweets. Where this Classic Vanilla Nothing Bundt Cake flavor falls short is really in the creativity. Vanilla is as groundbreaking as flowers for spring. You can get the flavor anywhere, anytime, and it's possible to make a case to skip out on paying a premium price for one. Related: Nothing Bundt Cakes added this flavor to its summer lineup in 2022, to mixed reviews. "I got this flavor yesterday, and it was everything I wanted it to be," wrote a Facebook commenter. "[It] may be one of my favorite flavors yet, and [I] hope it sticks around." However, another wrote, "If you are expecting a true traditional key lime flavor, this is not it." Someone agreed it was the first Nothing Bundt Cake flavor that they didn't like because of the aftertaste. Nothing Bundt Cakes plans has brought this flavor back for the past few summers, so you can decide if this riff on the classic dessert is a hit or a miss for you. Related: Offered: Winter Made with real chocolate chips and peppermint pieces, this festive Nothing Bundt Cake flavor tastes like a candy cane It depends on who you ask. While some fans say that this cake puts them in the holiday spirit, the comments sections of social media posts announcing the return of Peppermint Chocolate Chip are often full of people saying the brand is on their naughty list for not bringing back Gingerbread instead. The flavor is "Blueberry Bliss," but Nothing Bundt Cake fans have differing opinions on whether this flavor lives up to the name. While some call the blueberry-swirled white cake "yummy" and "one of their favorites," others have called on the brand to mix the berry-flavoring with lemon instead. Related: This fruity flavor was added to the year-round Nothing Bundt Cake menu in 2014. There's a surprise inside: There's some white chocolate mixed in with the bright berries, creating the strawberries-and-cream vibe. For those who don't like the berry or view it as a seasonal fruit, this Nothing Bundt Cake flavor may hit differently when the weather is too cold to talk about. That said, if you're a year-round berry fan, you might want to give this one a try. Related: Carrot cakes can be controversial, regardless of their form. I mean, who eats cake to taste carrots? Nothing Bundt Cakes' carrot confections also have a polarizing following. The timeless cake has carrot and pineapple pieces throughout. The traditional cinnamon and nutmeg flavor (and fragrance) is designed to warm the body and soul on a cold day, whether that be a rainy day in April or a chilly December afternoon. Some say this option is their favorite Nothing Bundt Cake flavor. Others prefer to pass, including a carrot defender who noted, "The only flavor I didn't like even though I am a carrot was too sweet — sorry," the person wrote. Related: Nothing screams "celebration" than a confetti-dotted Bundt cake. Reddit fans have raved that this multi-colored Nothing Bundt Cake flavor indulges their "child-like palate," while another called it the "best and most subtle cake they have." The aesthetic is charming and fits any occasion, from birthday bashes (particularly on too-adorable bundtinis) to New Year's Eve soirees. Yet, the flavor is similar to Classic Vanilla and suffers from the same issue—it's so common, albeit cuter. The lack of wow factor takes Confetti down a peg, but it's still worth celebrating. Lemon may get a "boring" peg similar to vanilla, but this sweet-meets-sour Nothing Bundt Cakes flavor is popular among Reddit fans. One noted it was "basically" the only flavor they got. The citrusy flavor juxtaposed with the rich Bundt cake and the tangy cream cheese icing on top makes this treat one for all seasons. Related: This seasonal flavor hits Nothing Bundt Cakes' menus each summer, and it's arguably the brand's most refreshing option. The zesty lemon combines with sweet-tangy raspberries to create a flavor that proves a Bundt cake's density doesn't limit it to cold-weather affairs. It's moist, sweet and, as a Yelp reviewer said, "very mouth-watering indeed." One of the reviewers' biggest gripes on Yelp and Instagram is that Nothing Bundt Cakes doesn't offer the lemon raspberry year-round. Related: People love themselves some Nothing Bundt Cakes. The biggest wish some make? More gluten-free options, at least if comments on pretty much every one of the brand's social media posts are to be believed. Right now, only the Chocolate Chip Cookie flavor fits the gluten-free bill. This flavor is made with real-deal mini chocolate chips and has a rich flavor and decent texture, making it a worthy option whether you're on a gluten-free diet or not. Related: Offered: Fall Are you really a food brand if you don't have a Pumpkin Spice something these days? Not really. However, having something pumpkin-flavored and having something good that's pumpkin-flavored are two different things. Fans say that Nothing Bundt Cakes' Pumpkin Spice option is "delicious," with even pumpkin-hesitant types enjoying it. "I didn't even think I liked pumpkin spice, but I guess I do now, " one Redditor wrote of the timeless blend of spices, highlighted by so-fall cinnamon and nutmeg. The tangy cream cheese frosting was basically designed for this flavor. Related: Lemon Raspberry is a seasonal offering, but Raspberry White Chocolate is blissfully on Nothing Bundt Cakes' menus all the time. The fluffy, white chocolate cake has zesty raspberry swirls and the creamy decadence of white chocolate balances out fruity puree. All told it creates a rollercoaster for tastebuds that's all peaks and no valleys. Even people who steer clear of white chocolate find this Nothing Bundt Cake flavor irresistible. Another option that'll keep cookie and cake lovers satisfied, Snickerdoodle's perfect blend of cinnamon and sugar hits all the right notes. In addition to the cream cheese frosting, the cookie-cake combo comes topped with a thin layer of sugar that makes it extra tasty, and extra fun. The flavor is familiar, but using a classic cookie as the inspiration for a cute Bundt cake is charming—and delicious. Related: This moist Bundt Cake is a chocolate lover's dream. The chocolate base is rich and smooth, while chocolate chips add crunch and (almost) more flavor than tastebuds can handle. The tang of the cream cheese frosting keeps it from being too cocoa-forward (if that's possible). However, consider this pro-tip from a Redditor: It may sound like heresy, but one fan recommends trying it without the frosting. "It's so good warm and unfrosted," the person wrote (at least try it warm for a fresh-baked-cookie vibe). Related: The Red Velvet cake's decadence warms the tastebuds like a luxurious blanket. The chocolate cake batter has hints of vanilla, and the scarlet-red hue will stand out even among the most delicious offerings on a dessert table. The chocolate chips inside prove there's nothing "half-baked" about Nothing Bundt Cakes' riff on the classic Southern treat. Take it from one Redditor who declared their favorite Nothing Bundt Cakes flavor: "Red velvet, and it has chocolate chips inside—OMG." Related: Up Next:
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12 hours ago
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20 Celebrity Couples Who Dated In The 2000s
Twenty years ago, mega celebrity couples roamed the earth: There was Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner (hot on the heels of his first breakup with Nick Lachey and Jessica 'Is It Chicken Or Is It Fish?' Simpson. But those are the ones everyone remembers. To really jog our memory, we thought we'd take a look back at celebrity couples we'd all almost forgotten were an item back in 2005. Let the nostalgia (and feeling old) begin: Jessica Biel and Chris Evans Before he put on spandex and made it big as Captain America, Chris Evans dated Jessica Biel from 2001 to 2006. Here, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre co-stars attend a Halloween party at the Mondrian Hotel in Los Angeles. So much for costumes! Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz Post-Britney and pre-Jessica Biel, Justin Timberlake dated Cameron Diaz for about three years. The couple reportedly met at the 2003 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, where Timberlake was picking up the award for "Best Burp," an award presented by Diaz, who had won a few years before. How romantic! Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling Look away, Eva Mendes! Before Ryan Gosling married Mendes, he had girlfriend Rachel McAdams hopping into his arms at the 2005 MTV Movie Awards. The pair, who dated from 2005 until 2007, were accepting the reward for "Best Kiss" for their lip locking in The Notebook. Derek Jeter and Vanessa Lachey Before she was hosting Love Is Blind (with now-husband Nick Lachey), Vanessa Lachey (Née Minnillo) was giving love a chance with Yankees great Derek Jeter. The pair were in an on-and-off relationship from 2003 until 2006. Keira Knightley and Jamie Dornan From 2003 to 2005, Keira Knightley and future 50 Shades of Grey star Jamie Dornan were arguably the hottest couple in the British Empire. Chad Michael Murray and Sophia Bush Chad Michael Murray and Sophia Bush got married in 2005, though you might have forgotten because it only lasted five months. Here, the One Tree Hill co-stars stop by MTV's TRL — another relic from a bygone time. Kanye West and Alexis Pfeiffer Kanye West's first high-profile romance was with fashion designer Alexis Pfeiffer. Here, the pair, who dated from 2002 to 2008, pose at an event with Kim Kardashian, Ye's future wife. Not awkward at all! Kate Moss and Pete Doherty An all-time-great Messy Couple, Kate Moss and musician Pete Doherty started their two-year on-again, off-again relationship in 2005. Here they are at the Glastonbury Festival that same year. Hilary Duff and Joel Madden Hilary Duff and Joel Madden of the band Good Charlotte dated from 2004 to 2006. The pair allegedly started dating when he was 25 and she was 16, which, uh, no comment. Chris Pratt and Emily VanCamp Chris Pratt and Emily VanCamp, who played onscreen siblings on Everwood, dated from 2004 to 2007. Here, the pair attend a Xbox 360 Gears of War party — a very early-aughts event. Chris Klein and Katie Holmes Katie Holmes had quite a wild 2005: She began the year engaged to longtime boyfriend Chris Klein. By March, the pair had called off the engagement. A month later, she was spotted canoodling — a classic 2005 tabloid term — with A-lister Tom Cruise, whom she'd go on to marry and divorce. Scarlett Johansson and Josh Hartnett A baby-faced Scarlett Johansson and Josh Hartnett dated briefly in 2005 while making the neo-noir The Black Dahlia. Bow Wow and Ciara She's happily married to New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson today, but in 2005, singer Ciara was dating rapper Bow Wow. Mandy Moore and Zach Braff Mandy Moore and Zach Braff dated from 2004 to 2006 during a blonde moment for Moore. Josh Groban and January Jones Singer Josh Groban dated Mad Men actor January Jones from 2003 to 2006. Groban — like Adam Duritz of the Counting Crows before him and Pete Davidson today — is one of those secret I've-dated-everyone-Hollywood types: The crooner has also been linked to Katy Perry, Kat Dennings, and Selma Blair. Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn On the heels of her divorce from Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston dated Vince Vaughn, her co-star in The Breakup, for about a year. The pair — inelegantly called Vaughniston by the tabloids (yeah, that never got on the same way Brangelina did) — broke up IRL in 2006. Jude Law and Sienna Miller Jude Law and Sienna Miller were on-again, off-again from 2003 to 2011. The pair were very publicly off again in 2006, after Law allegedly had an affair with his children's nanny. (We forget now, but 2005 was smack-dab in the middle of the era when everyone was having an affair with the nanny.) Renée Zellweger and Kenny Chesney Renée Zellweger and country singer Kenny Chesney had a blink-and-you-miss-it marriage in 2005: The marriage lasted all of four months, with Zellweger filing for an annulment, mysteriously citing 'fraud' as the reason for the split. Orlando Bloom and Kate Bosworth Orlando Bloom — looking very swashbuckle-y in his Pirates of the Caribbean era — dated Kate Bosworth from 2002 to 2005. Finally, Nas and Kelis Nas and singer Kelis were married from 2005 to 2010. After their divorce, the Queens-born rapper posed with Kelis' wedding dress on the cover of his 2012 album 'Life Is Good." (Because nothing screams "over it" like posing on an album cover with your ex's wedding dress.) This article originally appeared on HuffPost.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Lady Gaga Returns to Her Theatrical Roots in Gothic Look for Netflix Tudum 2025 Performance With Jenna Ortega
Lady Gaga hit the stage on Saturday for a special performance during Netflix's Tudum Live Event in Inglewood, Calif. The actress and singer was joined by her 'Wednesday' Season Two costar Jenna Ortega during Gaga's performance of 'Zombieboy' and 'Abracadabra' from her March 2025 album 'Mayhem.' For her performance, Gaga returned to her theatrical roots with some additional Gothic flair. The 'A Star Is Born' Oscar-winner wore a black robe with a bevy of rose appliqués around the collar. Beneath the robe, Gaga wore a black dress. More from WWD TikTok's 'Recession Blond' Is the Hottest Hair Trend on the Red Carpet: Justine Lupe, Sara Foster and More Embrace Natural Roots at 'Nobody Wants This' Netflix FYSEE Event in Los Angeles Jodie Comer Dons Contrasting Calvin Klein Look for '28 Years Later' Promo Tour Drew Starkey Opts for Fine Lines in Checkered Acne Studios Suit at Netflix Tudum 2025 Live Event Another look Gaga styled during her performance featured the singer in a red garment with an asymmetric hemline and ornate embroidery at the neckline, cuffs of the sleeves and at the hemline as well. She wore black fishnet stockings and black boots with the look too. Gaga's hair and makeup artfully coordinated with her wardrobe and matched the dramatic aesthetic the artist brought to the stage at The Kia Forum. Gaga's blond tresses were styled with volume and a tall bouffant, while her makeup included black eye shadow and red lipstick. Gaga was joined onstage by 'Wednesday' star Jenna Ortega. The actress took the stage at the Netflix Tudum Lie Event wearing a look courtesy of Antonio Marras with Lillian Shalom lace gloves. Ortega's look was curated by stylist Enrique Melendez. Lady Gaga joins the second season of 'Wednesday.' The second season of the Tim Burton series, based on the characters from 'The Addams Family,' will debut Aug. 6. Gaga will play Rosaline Rotwood, a teacher at Nevermore Academy, where Wednesday (Ortega) attends, who crosses paths with the titular character. Gaga's recent flair for dramatic looks comes on the heels of her 'Mayhem' album, which has featured the singer in various Gothic and dark glamour-inspired looks. At the iHeartRadio Music Awards in March, Gaga wore pieces courtesy of McQueen and Stella McCartney that evoked the latest era of her career. View Gallery Launch Gallery: Lady Gaga's Best Red Carpet Looks Best of WWD Mia Threapleton's Red Carpet Style Through the Years [PHOTOS] Princess Charlene of Monaco's Grand Prix Style Through the Years: Louis Vuitton, Akris and More, Photos Princess Charlene's Monaco Grand Prix Style Evolution at Full Speed: Shades of Blue in Louis Vuitton, Playful Patterning in Akris and More
