This Fan-Favorite Grocery Store Bakery Item Was Quietly Changed

Oh, the Berry Chantilly Cake from Whole Foods. If you don’t already know, practically the entire internet has fallen in love with this delicious baked good, and I am no exception.

In fact, I think my life changed when I first tried this cake a couple of years ago. A few of my friends introduced me to this magical treat, and it has been the shining star of every birthday, Friendsgiving, or special occasion we have had since.

While it is surprising that grocery store desserts can be so delicious, the baked goods aisle of Whole Foods rarely lets me down. But, I might have just learned of an exception.

Whole Foods Is Changing Its Berry Chantilly Cake Recipe

Recently, fans of the Berry Chantilly Cake have been noticing a change to the recipe, and many aren’t sure if it is for the better. 

The original Whole Foods Berry Chantilly Cake consists of two layers of fluffy white cake, layered with Chantilly cream and fresh berries. The result is a perfectly light and airy, sweet cake—conveniently ready to grab for any occasion. Whole Foods sells the cake in full rounds as well as by the slice. This means that there is no excuse not to have this delicious treat at every occasion—for everything from birthdays to afternoon pick-me-ups, the Berry Chantilly Cake is ready. 

However, customers have recently noticed that the sliced version of the cake tastes a little different. Instead of fresh berries in the middle, the cake is layered with (gasp) a fruit jam. Fresh fruit is given on the side inside of the grab-and-go container, instead of inside and on top of the cake. Some also have said the cake itself tastes slightly different. 

According to users on Reddit, the change comes because cake is now shipped to stores frozen rather than prepared fresh in-house. The change appears to be effective at all Whole Foods locations. Additionally, the price per slice has increased slightly.

What Fans Are Saying About the New Berry Chantilly Cake

Some cake enthusiasts have taken to social media to share their dismay at the changes in the cake. 

One TikTok user in particular received over 1.4 million views and 2,600 comments on a video describing the new cake. In the comments, customers shared their love for the original version and dismay that it has been discontinued.

“This was going to be my wedding cake,” one user commented. “Crying distraughtly in my cubicle on a Monday afternoon,” said one commenter. “I am not emotionally ok after this news,” another added.

What To Do If You Miss the Original Berry Chantilly Cake

If you are sad about the changes to this beloved cake, don’t worry. I have some good news. 

As of now, the new cake is only sold in the sliced version, which means the whole cake should remain the same. This means, you can still buy a delicious full cake for your next birthday or wedding without noticing a change. If you enjoy a single slice of cake every now and then, I guess this is your sign to start buying yourself a whole cake instead… 

On social media, shoppers have shared some alternatives to the cake. Sam’s Club has a mixed berry cake that some fans report is even better than Whole Foods. Publix also has its own version—and we know how people feel about Publix cakes. These cakes might not be the exact same as the original, but they come pretty close.

Worse comes to worse, you can always recreate the cake at home. With a little Chantilly cream and some fresh berries—in the middle, not on the side—you will have a delicious, dreamy dessert ready to go.

While the recipe might have changed, my love for this cake remains. Since there is no cause for panic (yet), it looks like I’ll need to celebrate with some Berry Chantilly Cake. I might not be able to get my favorite version by the slice anymore, but at least the dessert isn’t gone for good.