- I’m a professional baker and I tried 10 desserts from Whole Foods’ bakery section.
- I was really impressed by the chain’s tres leches and chocolate-eruption cake.
- The brownies and macarons were disappointing for me and the berry Chantilly cake was just OK.
Whole Foods is known for its quality food and a wide selection of specialty, natural, and organic ingredients.
Its salad bar and hot buffet are great for lunch, but it also has a large bakery section with a variety of items, from breakfast pastries to decorated cakes. Its cult-favorite berry Chantilly cake even recently went viral when the chain tried to change its recipe.
But just how good are Whole Foods’ desserts, really?
As a professional baker, recipe developer, and former bakery owner, I always prefer home-baked desserts, but I recognize that sometimes you need a quick fix or an easy pick-up-and-go treat for a special occasion.
So, I shopped for a range of treats from my nearest Whole Foods store to see what’s really worth buying.
