Okay so today I tried something new because honestly, my stomach hasn’t been thanking me lately. Decided to check out those gluten-free cakes everyone keeps talking about at M&S. Was it worth the hype? Let’s break down my little taste test adventure.
The Hunt Begins
First things first, I actually had to find the darn things. Wandered over to the usual cake section – nothing. Checked the free-from aisle – bingo! They got a good selection tucked away there. Grabbed a few boxes that looked decent: Lemon Drizzle Cake, Chocolate Brownies, and the Chocolate & Hazelnut Cake Slices. Figured, why not compare a few?
Expectations vs. Reality
Okay, let’s be real. Sometimes gluten-free stuff tastes like cardboard, right? I was prepared for disappointment. Started feeling a bit skeptical pulling them out of the bags. They looked good visually, I’ll give M&S that. Nice packaging, cake slices seemed moist enough. But looks can lie.
Diving Into the Taste Test
Lemon Drizzle Cake First: Poked it – felt surprisingly springy, not dry. Took a bite. Whoa. Actually impressed! The lemon flavour punched through sharp and tangy, just how I like it. Could taste real lemon zest and that sugary drizzle topping added the perfect sweetness. Could I tell it was gluten-free? Barely. Texture was light, slightly crumbly but in a good way. This one? Big thumbs up.
Chocolate Brownies Next: Okay, brownies are sacred. Felt dense and fudgy when I picked it up. Took a massive bite. Deep, rich chocolate flavour – check. Super moist, gooey centre – check. Seriously fudgy texture – major check. Felt indulgent. Hard to believe it was free-from. Found myself grabbing a second piece almost immediately. Definite winner.
Chocolate & Hazelnut Cake Slice Last: Love me some choc-hazelnut combo. Appearance was excellent, lovely layers. First bite was… fine. Good chocolate hit, nice hazelnut flavour too. But here’s the thing: the texture felt slightly different from the others. A bit more dense, maybe a tad grainier? Not bad, mind you. Tasted good, but compared to the other two stars? It just didn’t quite hit that ‘wow’ moment for me personally.
So, Was it Yummy?
Yes, absolutely! Honestly shocked at how good most of these were. M&S nailed it, especially with:
- The Lemon Drizzle: Bright, fresh, amazing texture.
- The Chocolate Brownies: Seriously decadent and fudgy.
The Hazelnut one was good, but not quite top tier for my taste buds today.
The Verdict? If you’re avoiding gluten or just wanna try something decent, skip the weird health-food-store ones and grab the M&S Lemon Drizzle or Brownies. Tastes like real cake. My stomach might finally be happy.