Trader Joe's Dropped A New Holiday Cake And It's Already Flying Off Shelves: 'I Kept Looking Until I Spotted Them'

Christmas may be over a month away, but Trader Joe's shoppers are already thinking ahead. The chain's new Christmas tree-shaped Jubilant Tree Cake only cropped up a few days ago, but it already has the makings of a cult-favorite grocery find. The cake, which features layers of pistachio, raspberry, chocolate mousse, and sponge, is receiving plenty of social media hype — and shoppers report scant offerings in stores. "Almost sold out on my TJ, there were a few buried under other cakes," shared a Redditor, "good thing I kept looking until I spotted them. [sic]"

It's easy to see why shoppers are going wild. The cake — with its green pistachio cream topping and freeze-dried raspberry garnish — looks undeniably delicious. According to reviews, it tastes delectable, too. "Trader Joe's has some explaining to do," wrote one Instagram user, "because WHO gave them permission to make something this good?!" While the package recommends defrosting the cake, the reviewer ate it frozen and said, " ... I don't even know if I want to try it thawed!" 

The cakes, which sell for $7.49 each, are available in Trader Joe's freezer aisle. One cake contains three servings. That serving suggestion is only a suggestion, though: "That looks so good I'd eat the whole thing in one sitting," a Redditor said.

Some shoppers compared the Jubilant Tree Cake to one of Trader Joe's most popular frozen desserts, the viral Swedish Princess Raspberry Cake, which launched in October to rave reviews. While the cakes have their similarities — both are made from thin layers of sponge topped with raspberry jam and creamy fillings — they feature different flavors. The Swedish Princess Cake is covered in marzipan and made in Sweden; the Jubilant Tree Cake is a product of Belgium and features a chocolate mousse filling. Swedish Princess Cake fans won't want to miss this one, though. "Honestly, I think this one looks better," an Instagrammer wrote.

Reviewers complimented the cake's layered flavors. "I was scared that it was going to be a bit too much ... stuff going on, but it's really yummy," one TikToker raved. On Facebook, a shopper noted that the pistachio taste was subtle, adding, "Raspberry and chocolate are the predominant flavors."

If you see the Jubilant Tree Cake in stores, grab it while you can. The cake is a limited-time item, and if the social media hype is any indication, it's sure to sell out quickly. Keep it frozen until Christmas, or eat it now. Can't find the cake? Trader Joe's has plenty of other holiday treats that you won't want to miss.