The Walmart Cake Controversy
Have you seen the viral videos that show the Walmart "vintage" Heart Shaped Cake for only $25? It has taken social media by storm. What is the hype all about? Well, I have some thoughts.
First of all, I love that they are calling these vintage cakes. I had a similarly decorated cake for my own wedding back in 1994. No, it wasn't heart shaped, but it was elaborately decorated with lots of icing piped all over it with fancy borders and flowers. So, a cake from 1994 is now vintage? Wow, makes me feel old! Here's a photo of my 'vintage' wedding cake - complete with our porcelain Memories of Yesterday wedding topper 🥰.
Anyway, people are going nuts over these heart shaped cakes! What is all the hype you ask? The consumers are going nuts because Walmart is only charging $25 for these cakes (when small business bakeries are charging $80-$100). They are wondering why small locally owned bakeries charge so much. Those in favor of these 'big box store' cakes say they are the same (if not better) than those from local bakeries. While others are saying that Walmart skimps on their ingredients and that local bakeries are of higher quality.
And the small business bakeries are criticizing Walmart for offering a cake for such a price, thereby taking away their business. Here is one of the viral videos below of a Walmart bakery employee making one of these cakes.
Here's the thing. There is no denying that this particular Walmart bakery employee is talented. And Walmart, being the huge conglomerate it is can buy in bulk and get their ingredients much cheaper than your local bakery can. But, not every Walmart has a shalimarj1994 (funny - that's the year we were married!) working for them. So, there is no guarantee your local Walmart cake will look as good as this.
So, as with anything - I believe you get what you pay for. I believe in supporting small businesses as much as I can. However, I've bought cakes and cupcakes from both Walmart and Sam's Club for various celebrations such as graduations and birthdays. You can't deny the ease of buying (you can get it at the same time you buy your groceries) and large selection at the big box stores. However, when it comes to something as special as a wedding, I prefer to put my trust in the small local baker.
And whether you choose the Walmart cake or the local bakery cake, Burlap and Lace has wonderful cake and dessert stands to help highlight your choice! From rustic wooden cake stands to glamorous marble risers, we have something for everyone!
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Oh my gosh, I love this! For me, there's nothing like a real cake. A fancy wedding cake is a once-in-a-lifetime splurge. I mean, when else can you get a giant, fancy cake?
-A fellow venue owner, Talula Mesa Glamping Resort in Austin, Texas