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Daily Mirror
16-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Aldi releases 50p 'Starbucks-style' dessert in two popular flavours
Shoppers were conviced they could end their expensive habit at the coffee shop and opt for Aldi's verison instead Aldi has brought out a new product that is set to give Starbucks customers a cheaper alternative to a popular sweet treat. The simple yet 'tasty' option costs just pennies each when compared to what the major brand is charging for something similar. The supermarket is selling its own Cake Pops in packs of four for £1.99, making each lolly worth 50p. While prices can vary by location, you can generally expect to pay up to £3 for a single 'cake pop' at Starbucks. The supermarket version comes in two flavours - birthday cake, and cookies and cream. Both can be found with other cakes in the baked section of the shop and have been available since May 12. The Village Bakery Birthday Cake Cake Pops are crafted with a strawberry and vanilla combination. Meanwhile, the Village Bakery Cookies and Cream Cake Pops are made with cookie crumb sprinkles and sweet vanilla flavouring. The bite-sized delights have quickly caught attention online from fans of the coffee shop chain who want to make their indulgence in a sweet treat that little more affordable. Savvy shopper Daniel, who runs the Snack Reviews Facebook page, showed them on shop shelves - and people had plenty to say about the discovery of the new sweet treats in the comment section. One said: "Looks just like Starbucks to me! Hopefully taste nice too." Another added: "This will save me lots of money I've spent on Starbucks!" A third wrote: "Omg my kids are gonna be made up! The price that I pay for these at Starbucks for the kids is extortionate!" Someone else quickly made the comparison: "Cheaper than Starbucks!" A fifth posted: "I'll see if they have these at the weekend so we haven't got to pay £3 for one at Starbucks!" Some have claimed that the treats do taste very sweet, to the point one person called them "beyond sickly". Another claimed: "They look nice, but in my personal opinion, they were too sweet and waxy for my liking." A third suggested: "I have to say they wasn't the best the icing was horrible and the sponge was like dough inside. I won't be buying them again." Recently holding onto its crown as the UK's cheapest supermarket, Aldi recently hit headlines with its plans to continue expanding across the country. The supermarket has more than 1,050 stores in the UK but has a long-term goal of increasing this to more than 1,500 stores. Famed for its affordable food and ever-changing middle aisle, Aldi has revealed its wish list of locations where it wants to open more shops across England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. The extensive list is available online, but shoppers can still champion their own town if it hasn't already made the cut. To nominate an area for consideration, email NextNewStore@ and include your location's name in the subject line. You must send your submission by June 8.
North Wales Chronicle
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Aldi launches Starbucks style cake pops for bargain price
Available in stores from today, May 12, the bitesize bakes come in two flavours. The first is the Village Bakery Birthday Cake Cake Pops (£1.99, 4 pack, working out at 50p per cake pop), a sweet strawberry and vanilla combo. And if the flavour wasn't enough, shoppers can save themselves 85% compared to Starbucks. 📷🤓 #starbucks #cakepops @Starbucks There's also the Village Bakery Cookies and Cream Cake Pops (£1.99, 4 pack), made with cookie crumb sprinkles and sweet vanilla flavouring. Aldi previously created a cake pop recipe for Valentine's Day in 2020, along with the campaign: "Cake Pops are what happens when you leave a cake and a lollypop alone at Valentine's with Barry White playing on the stereo. Make your own with this easy recipe." Following their popularity, they are launching a full range, in stores across the UK. Recommended reading: A cake pop is a cross between a cake and a lollipop, where cake crumbs are mixed with icing or chocolate, and formed into small spheres or cubes, before being given a coating of icing, chocolate or other decorations and attached to lollipop sticks. While we don't know of any definitive inventor of cake pops, we do know that they were first popularized by home baking blogger Angie Dudley in 2008, with Starbucks' cake pops becoming a favourite snack thanks to its small size and fun designs. The BBC describes them as "a bite-sized morsel of cake coated in chocolate and stuck on a lollipop stick".
Rhyl Journal
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Aldi launches Starbucks style cake pops for bargain price
Available in stores from today, May 12, the bitesize bakes come in two flavours. The first is the Village Bakery Birthday Cake Cake Pops (£1.99, 4 pack, working out at 50p per cake pop), a sweet strawberry and vanilla combo. And if the flavour wasn't enough, shoppers can save themselves 85% compared to Starbucks. 📷🤓 #starbucks #cakepops @Starbucks There's also the Village Bakery Cookies and Cream Cake Pops (£1.99, 4 pack), made with cookie crumb sprinkles and sweet vanilla flavouring. Aldi previously created a cake pop recipe for Valentine's Day in 2020, along with the campaign: "Cake Pops are what happens when you leave a cake and a lollypop alone at Valentine's with Barry White playing on the stereo. Make your own with this easy recipe." Following their popularity, they are launching a full range, in stores across the UK. Recommended reading: A cake pop is a cross between a cake and a lollipop, where cake crumbs are mixed with icing or chocolate, and formed into small spheres or cubes, before being given a coating of icing, chocolate or other decorations and attached to lollipop sticks. While we don't know of any definitive inventor of cake pops, we do know that they were first popularized by home baking blogger Angie Dudley in 2008, with Starbucks' cake pops becoming a favourite snack thanks to its small size and fun designs. The BBC describes them as "a bite-sized morsel of cake coated in chocolate and stuck on a lollipop stick".
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Aldi launches new Starbucks style treats at a fraction of the price
Aldi has launched a new cake pops range for 50p each — £2.85 less than the popular Starbucks treats. Available in stores from today, May 12, the bitesize bakes come in two flavours. The first is the Village Bakery Birthday Cake Cake Pops (£1.99, 4 pack, working out at 50p per cake pop), a sweet strawberry and vanilla combo. And if the flavour wasn't enough, shoppers can save themselves 85% compared to Starbucks. 📷🤓 #starbucks #cakepops @Starbucks — Citizenleroy (@citizenleroy) July 8, 2023 There's also the Village Bakery Cookies and Cream Cake Pops (£1.99, 4 pack), made with cookie crumb sprinkles and sweet vanilla flavouring. Aldi previously created a cake pop recipe for Valentine's Day in 2020, along with the campaign: "Cake Pops are what happens when you leave a cake and a lollypop alone at Valentine's with Barry White playing on the stereo. Make your own with this easy recipe." Following their popularity, they are launching a full range, in stores across the UK. Recommended reading: Starbucks launches new reusable cup giveaway, but be quick Starbucks changes its rewards scheme rules - how to earn free coffee Starbucks launches new limited-edition menu - where to try it first A cake pop is a cross between a cake and a lollipop, where cake crumbs are mixed with icing or chocolate, and formed into small spheres or cubes, before being given a coating of icing, chocolate or other decorations and attached to lollipop sticks. While we don't know of any definitive inventor of cake pops, we do know that they were first popularized by home baking blogger Angie Dudley in 2008, with Starbucks' cake pops becoming a favourite snack thanks to its small size and fun designs. The BBC describes them as "a bite-sized morsel of cake coated in chocolate and stuck on a lollipop stick".
