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Today was the day and it was a delicious one. These still hit, ya'll. I wracked my brain trying to go way back when for a comparison of the empanada then vs. now, however the lines are definitely blurred. I don't think I ate enough back then to really lock in the taste memory. Some things like Burger King's Strawberry Cheesecake or Dunkaroo's I could nail- this one is hard to say. I've seen some mixed comments from others that it's both the same and different, lol. Regardless of that, I think it's super tasty and a great comeback item.
Mine was made fresh and came out hot and crispy. The shell of the empanada is crispy with a sweet apple pie filling inside. There is definitely more filling sauce than actual apples inside, however mine still had several and I didn't mind that. I do think maybe the original ones had a higher apple ratio, however I can't be 100 on that. The actual taste of the filling is super yummy- it's almost identical to apple pie/cobbler filling, however I picked up a hint more sweetness from the caramel flavor. The apples were very tender and soft too, no crunchiness! All in all, it's definitely worth a rebuy or try if you've never had one.
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Nothing Bundt Cakes released the perfect fall pop-up flavor: Caramel Apple Cider. This flavor features an apple cider cinnamon spice cake coated in apple cinnamon sugar, a caramel filling and their classic cream cheese frosting with a caramel drizzle on top. While apple flavors can be hit or miss for me, I immediately knew I had to try this one just based on the cake. It reminded me a lot of the Snickerdoodle flavor they use to sell which had a cinnamon spiced cake and was absolutely delicious. I hope they bring it back one day- it was one of my favorites!
Of all the pop-up flavors I've tried this year, this has to be my favorite. It is absolutely worth the splurge: calories, cash and all. I think they absolutely nailed the flavor- it tastes just like apple cider. The description actually says the cake is baked with apple cider which was a great move- there isn't anything artificial or fake tasting here. It's also perfectly fluffy at room temperature with the perfect hint of spice. Ya'll know I am picky with the spices- I don't like anything too nutmeg heavy when it comes to desserts. This one is absolutely perfect- definitely a sweeter spice. I love the apple cinnamon coating on the outside too, it gives a little extra texture and looks great.
While the cake itself is sweet, the cream cheese frosting and caramel sauce up the sweetness even more for an incredible combination. I also like the caramel sauce used- it isn't too overpowering or overly rich. Caramel is a pretty strong flavor profile and while you definitely taste it here, it's still very complimentary with the other flavors. It doesn't take over the cake or frosting and the consistency is nice: sticky but not too thick. By the second day, my bundtlet started to absorb some of the sauce which gave it a yummy glaze-like coating.
Definitely a 10/10 for taste, texture + presentation! This is a limited time pop-up flavor that I will definitely repurchase again. It is quintessentially fall and a great execution of an apple flavored dessert. We'll see how it compares to the pumpkin spice flavor- stay tuned for a review on that one!
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I am so late on this post- totally slipped my mind, ya'll. September has been a blur, it's hard to believe it's almost over. I always like to post these popular post recaps at around halfway through the month- instead we went for some Sexy Suede Bags for fall. Not a total fail though- there are some stunners out right now if you're shopping for a suede bag. I'll link that post here, hehe. This month's recap has a little mix of some foodie posts, beauty + August's popular post recap. Here's the full list:
1. SALT & STONE DEODORANT REVIEW + RESTOCK HAUL - My favorite clean, aluminum-free deodorant is from Salt & Stone. For lighter activity days and the cooler months, it's my go-to. This post covers my full review with why I love it, my favorite scents + more.
Read here: Salt & Stone Deodorant Review + Restock Haul
2. TASTE TESTING LESSER EVIL'S PUMPKIN SPICE POPCORN - Pumpkin spice season is upon us! One of my favorite things to do every fall is try out new pumpkin flavored goodies. I try to buy a few new things each year and share them with you on the blog. Lesser Evil popcorn is one of my favorite healthier snacks and every fall, they come out with a limited-time pumpkin spice flavor. You can read the full review here.
Read here: Taste Testing Lesser Evil's Pumpkin Spice Popcorn
3. DUCK DONUTS REVIEW + TASTE TEST - Another foodie review is this Duck Donuts Review + Taste Test. I tried Duck Donuts for the first time a little over two years ago and it was definitely worth the trip. The concept of made to order donuts is neat, plus they have so many different flavor combinations. Be sure to check out the full review here.
Read here: Top 5 Most Popular Blog Posts | 8.15.25
5. NEW AT SEPHORA - I've always gotta keep my eye on Ms. Sephora- there are always brand new drops + products coming out. I stay scrolling on the new arrivals page, lol. Whenever there's a lot of newbies that I'm excited about, I'll make one of these "New at Sephora" posts. This post from August has some great picks- I'll link it here for you!
You can read the synopsis + shop each book by clicking on the title below:
+ If It Makes You Happy by Julie Olivia
+ Tourist Season by Brynne Weaver
+ Poems & Prayers by Matthew McConaughey
+ The Gingerbread Bakery by Laurie Gilmore
