This New Costco Fall Cake Has Shoppers Running To The Bakery: 'So Good'

Costco fans will be delighted to know that the rollout of new fall items has continued at the bakery with the release of the Kirkland Signature Maple Pecan Coffee Cake. The tasty cake first appeared back in September at select Costco locations, but has since expanded its rollout, getting plenty of attention online over the past week. In fact, this new cake may just be a must-buy item for the season, as the combination of maple and pecan flavors is perfect for those who, much like Anthony Bourdain, hate pumpkin spice-centric foods and drinks with a passion.

The cake's maple and pecan flavors are undoubtedly a selling point, and the way they're implemented into the dessert is noteworthy: It features a maple cream cake base, pecans, cream cheese, a buttery pecan streusel topping, and Danish icing to top things off, all of which come together to create a warm, cozy treat that's exactly what you'd expect from an autumn specialty item. "Costco's Maple Pecan Coffee Cake is a must-try for anyone with a sweet tooth! I tried it and it's moist, buttery, and sweet ... ," said a Facebook user. "Those are so good," one commenter wrote on Instagram. Plus, the cake weighs around 3 pounds, making its price of $14.99 relatively cost-effective.

Now, while we can't yet confirm whether the Kirkland Signature Maple Pecan Coffee Cake is among the very best bakery items that Costco has released this year, early responses to the dessert are notably positive. A shopper who sampled the dessert in stores said, " ... It was amazing ... This one is going straight into my cart for my morning coffee." Another fan said, "I want a few more to freeze there anazing. [sic]" Keeping it in the freezer to enjoy over the coming months is a great strategy because cakes are one of the best Costco bakery items to freeze, and it allows customers to enjoy the warm and cozy dessert even after it goes out of season.

Even those who haven't gotten their hands on the cake just yet are excited. One person joked, "Oh my, another reason to delay starting my diet!" Whether eating right away or keeping it in the freezer, when it's time to enjoy it, have it alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream after heating up the cake in the microwave for a few seconds. Or enjoy it with a cup of hot tea or coffee instead. Balancing warmth with the cold dessert is one of the very best ways to serve the new treat.