- By Tess Lewis
As a food enthusiast and former caker, I find myself being overly critical of baked goods and cakes.
I was, however, pleasantly surprised with the cake from Deputy Donuts, of Beachlands.
It was visually impressive from the very first glimpse. The presentation was top-tier, and it was packaged beautifully.
The real magic happened when we cut into it.
The cake was impressive in its dimensions, about 20 centimetres tall and 15cm wide and had a double barrel.
In caker terms, it was taller than your usual cake with four layers of both chocolate and vanilla sponge inside.
The vanilla cake had a caramel filling and vanilla bean specks throughout which was a treat, offering a moist flavourful cake which wasn’t overly sweet.
The chocolate cake, with a chocolate ganache filling, was rich but not overwhelming while still being light and airy.
Both flavours spoke volumes of the premium ingredients used and avoided that dreaded dry and dense consistency.
And let’s not overlook the buttercream. While it could have used a little more vanilla, its ratio to the cake was spot on, creating a harmonious blend of flavours and textures.
In a world where many cakes often fall short on flavour or appearance, Deputy Donuts delivered a slice of excellence, and it’s definitely worth a try in my opinion.
