I've been using and recommending Paul's Bakery for 25 years for birthdays, anniversaries, events, and other special occasions. My husband just purchased my annual birthday cake a couple days ago(something I always look forward to). It is horrible! Totally inedible! The flavor of the cake...is that of burnt marshmallow, only not as good. At least the marshmallow would be moist and sweet. WORSE, is the FROSTING! Not light and sweet with a nice flavor, but heavy and greasy. Each bite was like putting a forkful of shortening in my mouth, couldn't taste any flavor, not even the sugar. In addition, there were little bits of what seemed to be paraffin in the otherwise heavy mess disguised as frosting.
The only upside to the waste of money is that I won't be taking a large half-sheet cake to a special event in NY week after next. So sad to be losing this special treat, but, lesson learned.More