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Vegan cake in one of the supermarkets?

  • 06-07-2019 10:47am
    #1
    runswithascript
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    I would like to buy a vegan cake for a friend, and I know she eats some dark chocolate because it is vegan friendly, so I am hoping it will not be too difficult to pick up a cake in Tesco, Dunnes, Lidl or Aldi?

    Does not have to be chocolate.

    Any recommendations?


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  • #2
    silent_spark
    Registered Users Posts: 461 ✭✭silent_spark


    Coolmore (I think) recently had two vegan cakes as part of their range, stocked in Dunnes, but whatever way they were packaging them, lots of people reported spots of mold on them, so I'm not sure if they're still being stocked. Other than that, I don't think you'll be able to find anything shop bought. Depending on where you're based, you might be able to pick up brownies etc in coffee shops, or order a vegan cake from a decent baker. If you're stuck, both Insomnia and Starbucks do a vegan slice/bake.


  • #3
    runswithascript
    Registered Users Posts: 2,789 ✭✭✭runswithascript


    Thanks.

    I am hoping this, being made with dark chocolate, may be vegan:

    img_0844.jpg?w=810


  • #4
    silent_spark
    Registered Users Posts: 461 ✭✭silent_spark


    To be honest, it's very unlikely. Most cakes have eggs and dairy in them.


  • #5
    JPA
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    runswithascript wrote: »
    Thanks.

    I am hoping this, being made with dark chocolate, may be vegan:

    img_0844.jpg?w=810

    It says buttercream right on the front.


  • #6
    silent_spark
    Registered Users Posts: 461 ✭✭silent_spark


    JPA wrote: »
    It says buttercream right on the front.

    It also says the expiry date is in 2015 :D

    Apparently buttercream is a style of icing, rather than the ingredients of that icing. Apparently.


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  • #7
    JPA
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    silent_spark wrote: »
    It also says the expiry date is in 2015 :D

    Apparently buttercream is a style of icing, rather than the ingredients of that icing. Apparently.

    Made with butter...


  • #8
    pq0n1ct4ve8zf5
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    Out of the big supermarkets Tesco would probably be the best bet but it's still a long shot.

    You're best off going to a health food shop or an actual bakery, I'd say. More likely to have something and the staff are more likely to know their products and be able to help you.

    Whereabouts in the country are you?


  • #9
    runswithascript
    Registered Users Posts: 2,789 ✭✭✭runswithascript


    silent_spark wrote: »
    Apparently buttercream is a style of icing, rather than the ingredients of that icing. Apparently.

    Yes, could me some vegan butter alternative!
    Levi Future Mastiff wrote: »
    Out of the big supermarkets Tesco would probably be the best bet but it's still a long shot.

    You're best off going to a health food shop or an actual bakery, I'd say. More likely to have something and the staff are more likely to know their products and be able to help you.

    Whereabouts in the country are you?

    Stillorgan in Dublin.


  • #10
    pq0n1ct4ve8zf5
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    runswithascript wrote: »
    Yes, could me some vegan butter alternative!



    Stillorgan in Dublin.

    Ah I'm no good to you so, unless you fancy driving to Cork to pick one up!

    It's weirdly easier to find vegan ice cream than cake if that's any help, you'll definitely get that in Aldi/Tesco


  • #11
    runswithascript
    Registered Users Posts: 2,789 ✭✭✭runswithascript


    Levi Future Mastiff wrote: »
    It's weirdly easier to find vegan ice cream than cake if that's any help, you'll definitely get that in Aldi/Tesco

    Yeah, I'm going to pair it with some vegan Ben and Jerry's Chocolate Fudge Brownie!
    silent_spark wrote: »
    Coolmore (I think) recently had two vegan cakes as part of their range, stocked in Dunnes, but whatever way they were packaging them, lots of people reported spots of mold on them, so I'm not sure if they're still being stocked. Other than that, I don't think you'll be able to find anything shop bought. Depending on where you're based, you might be able to pick up brownies etc in coffee shops, or order a vegan cake from a decent baker. If you're stuck, both Insomnia and Starbucks do a vegan slice/bake.

    Thanks for that, I just found a Coolmore vanilla cake in Dunnes, but no other one. Perhaps if I try a larger Dunnes they might have a larger one! The vanilla one looks a little bit boring but I will go for it if I cannot find anything else - and thoroughly check for mold!


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  • #12
    silent_spark
    Registered Users Posts: 461 ✭✭silent_spark


    runswithascript wrote: »
    Thanks for that, I just found a Coolmore vanilla cake in Dunnes, but no other one. Perhaps if I try a larger Dunnes they might have a larger one! The vanilla one looks a little bit boring but I will go for it if I cannot find anything else - and thoroughly check for mold!

    There is a chocolate one that's really nice, if you can find it. I will admit to eating it despite the presence of mould. The vanilla one is supposed to be good as well though. And to be honest, most of us are delirious at the idea of being able to eat any cake, so I'm sure your friend will be delighted with whatever vegan thing you come up with.


  • #13
    Tar.Aldarion
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,082 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    The big tesco's also have a "charred pineapple dream cake" which is lovely https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/302236501
    Hard to find though, coolmore should be easier.


  • #14
    JustMe,K
    Registered Users Posts: 610 ✭✭✭JustMe,K


    Tesco are selling a vegan cake https://www.justlovefoodcompany.com/news/


  • #15
    Jjjjjjjjbarry
    Registered Users Posts: 652 ✭✭✭Jjjjjjjjbarry


    silent_spark wrote: »
    There is a chocolate one that's really nice, if you can find it. I will admit to eating it despite the presence of mould. The vanilla one is supposed to be good as well though. And to be honest, most of us are delirious at the idea of being able to eat any cake, so I'm sure your friend will be delighted with whatever vegan thing you come up with.

    I've got the Vanilla and Chocolate ones a few times in my local supervalu. They are incredibly nice!!! I didn't see any mould anyway. Couldn't actually believe how nice they were. Hopefully they do a carrot cake version soon. I think they are 4 euro each so not too bad really.


  • #16
    deaglan1
    Registered Users Posts: 236 ✭✭deaglan1


    Have you tried the Tesco Wicked Kitchen Red Velvet Brownie. Some people love it (including me); others find it too sweet. Costs €5 for four large servings. You should find it in a chill cabinet beside Alpro products etc. Can be served hot or cold.
    https://jennysveganjourney.files.wordpress.com/2018/10/wicked-kitchen-1280x640.jpg?w=636


  • #17
    Jjjjjjjjbarry
    Registered Users Posts: 652 ✭✭✭Jjjjjjjjbarry


    Thanks for that. Will check it out. I like the other wicked kitchen stuff!


  • #18
    JustMe,K
    Registered Users Posts: 610 ✭✭✭JustMe,K


    deaglan1 wrote: »
    Have you tried the Tesco Wicked Kitchen Red Velvet Brownie. Some people love it (including me); others find it too sweet. Costs €5 for four large servings. You should find it in a chill cabinet beside Alpro products etc. Can be served hot or cold.
    https://jennysveganjourney.files.wordpress.com/2018/10/wicked-kitchen-1280x640.jpg?w=636

    I haven't seen this in store in so long that I thought they discontinued it!


  • #19
    Jjjjjjjjbarry
    Registered Users Posts: 652 ✭✭✭Jjjjjjjjbarry


    Any more cakes out there yet? The Coolmore ones have disappeared?


  • #20
    Jjjjjjjjbarry
    Registered Users Posts: 652 ✭✭✭Jjjjjjjjbarry


    Any vegan apple tarts out there? Anyone know if those Apple Turnovers from Aldi are vegan?


  • #21
    Tar.Aldarion
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    Yes they were before, at least two years ago when i checked. Not sure if there was any changes since. Don't remember seeing any apple tarts.


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  • #22
    JustMe,K
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    Jjjjjjjjbarry wrote: »
    Any vegan apple tarts out there? Anyone know if those Apple Turnovers from Aldi are vegan?

    Lidls own brand apple pies (6 in a box) are vegan


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