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I tried the beloved Publix sheet cake and I understand why it has such a loyal fan base

Rachel AskinasiFeb 17, 2023, 23:21 IST

Publix cake has a loyal fan base.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

Supermarket sheet cakes are a go-to treat for many people on different special occasions.
And there's one I've heard about more than any other: Publix yellow cake with buttercream frosting.

I've been hearing about the fanfare surrounding Publix sheet cakes for years.

Publix offers both premade and custom cakes.Chelsea Greenwood/Business Insider

On a trip to Atlanta, I visited one of the grocery stores to pick up a small cake for myself.

Publix has locations throughout the southeastern US.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

The bakery section at the Atlanta Publix was robust — I was impressed.

The bakery section at a Publix in Atlanta, Georgia.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

Visually, the cake I bought was beautiful and festive.

The cake was decorated with colorful buttercream frosting and sprinkles.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

My first bite included both the icing and the cake components together.

I tasted the four-layer Publix cake and understood the hype.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

While I thought the texture of the frosting was lovely, I didn't enjoy the flavor of it when I tried it on its own.

I didn't love the flavor profile of the buttercream.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

I can understand the hype, but if I were picking a cake for myself, I'd choose one with frosting more enjoyable to my taste.

I enjoyed the cake overall.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

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