Have a Costco card? Love a sweet treat? Then hop in your car, hit up your local warehouse and feast on the viral Kirkland Signature Vanilla Creme Brûlée Bar Cake that’s been taking the internet by storm.
Costco is our one-stop shop for everything from groceries to appliances, and one thing that they always manage to get right is their dessert. These days, all anyone can talk about is this sweet, creamy, decadent vanilla concoction that tastes as good as it looks. But if you cant find it in your local store, we’ve got you covered with a copycat recipe that’s sure to satisfy!
All about the Kirkland Signature Vanilla Creme Brûlée Bar Cake
The Kirkland Signature Vanilla Creme Brûlée Bar Cake, coming in at just $21.55, consists of layers of vanilla sponge cake, a rich creme brûlée-flavored mousse, a crunchy brûlée layer, white buttercream, whipped topping and a dusting of a golden sugar accent reminiscent of the warm, toasted sugar crunch of a traditional creme brûlée. Ever since this new cake hit shelves, Costco shoppers have been sharing the love on social media—and it’s truly hard to find any negative reviews!
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“Run don’t walk!,” wrote one Instagram user. “This is so good! There is a crunchy layer on the bottom like a creme brûlée! It’s sweet and decadent but sooo yummy! If you like creme brûlée, definitely buy this! No regrets and it will be finished in this household!” Others took to Reddit to share their opinions, with one fan writing, “It’s phenomenal. As a lover of creme brûlée, I loved the vanilla custard filling and appreciated the little black vanilla bean dots and the crunch of the brûlée on the bottom. I’m going to keep buying it. I love it.”
If you like the Vanilla Creme Brûlée Bar Cake, you’ll like these Costco finds
Because of how popular this creme brûlée cake currently is, you might have a hard time tracking one down at your local store—but that doesn’t mean there aren’t other countless treats sure to satisfy! Senoble French Créme Brúlées come in a pack of 8 for just $11.34 at Costco. Pop them under your broiler and you’ve got a restaurant quality creme brûlée in minutes! And many have compared the vanilla creme brûlée bar cake to Costco’s Kirkland Signature Maple Butter Pecan Bar Cake. “If you like that, you’ll probably like this,” wrote one Reddit user.
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Vanilla Creme Brûlée Bar Cake copycat recipe
Want to try and recreate this sweet concoction in your own kitchen? Grab any boxed vanilla cake mix and bake in a loaf pan (bake time will vary depending on the size of your pan). Slice off the top layer so that the cake is flat in a uniform rectangular shape. Gently slice the cake into three layers and set aside. For the creme brûlée flavored filling, combine a cup of milk with half a packet of instant vanilla pudding mix and half a packet of butterscotch instant pudding mix. Fold a container of Cool Whip into the pudding mixture. For the whipped topping, feel free to use either plain Cool Whip or make a batch of homemade whipped cream by mixing 1 cup of heavy whipping cream with 2 tablespoons of confectioners sugar and ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract. The crunchy layer in between can be accomplished by crushing up a crunchy cookie such as vanilla wafers, or by crushing up a handful of hard caramel candies, such as Werther’s. Sprinkle some of the candy on top as a garnish and serve!
