Wow!
So far I haven’t been disappointed when I pick up any of the European items from ALDI. This is no exception.
What attracted me to this one, was the word “Jamaica-Rum” in the ingredient list. It didn’t say rum flavor, artificial flavor or anything to make me believe they didn’t mean real rum. And now I really believe them.
The cake itself is like a pound cake, except it’s dark and moister and the texture is heavier than a pound cake. Maybe its a pound plus cake, even if it only weights 14 ounces. However once the bright shiny foil inner package is cut open, there’s no mistaking this for a Sara Lee pound cake. The distinct and definite aroma of rum jumps out of the foil, jabbing the nose like a professional boxer would. There’s not enough rum to put you on the ropes, but there is enough to make this the predominant and overpowering taste when you take a bite. In no way am I saying this is bad. Just the opposite, it’s very very good.
If you can manage to control yourself from eating the whole package in one sitting, reseal the inner package tightly to keep the moistness in the cake. The moistness is part of the goodness of this product. Or once open, eat the whole package with some friends. They’ll be friendlier after this.
And, by the way, you may not be able to control yourself, which is probably why the suggested serving size is 1/5 of the cake. That’s realistic but rather a larger serving size than most products try to fool us with. The down side to this type of serving is the 310 calories that goes with it. But hey, once or twice a year is probably okay?
Oh, also, the price? – $2.49. Totally unreal for something this good.
This appears to be one of ALDI’s special items that aren’t always stocked. I’m off to ALDI now to see if there are any more packages left on the shelf. If there are, they won’t be.
Calories 310 per slice (2.8 ounces or 80 g)
Price $2.49
Tags: aldi, calories, cooking, deutsche kuche, food, german, liqueur cake, price, rum cake
Ain't Found A Good Title Blog 
07/09/2021 at 14:32 |
When will you get these liquor cakes in
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07/13/2021 at 04:38 |
The best things to do are, speak with your local store manager and/or staff, or email Aldi directly at, https://www.aldi.us/en/about-aldi/contact-us/
In the past they generally appear on the shelves around September and April, but only for a week. We’re just customers like you and have no specific information.
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10/24/2020 at 21:08 |
I really loved your post. I read your blog quite often and I just shared
it on Twitter. Keep up the good work.
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10/29/2020 at 20:42 |
Thanks for the kind words Mike.
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04/29/2020 at 13:24 |
The Amerrto cake is very moist tasty just simply good l fell in love with this cake form first bite. Thanks for a fresh cake!
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05/01/2020 at 20:16 |
Thanks for adding your experience. You can let ALDI know directly at, https://www.aldi.us/en/contact-us/
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03/20/2020 at 10:23 |
[…] They’ve been occasionally gracing Aldi’s shelves since at least 2012, when the blog Ain’t Found A Good Title Blog (which is an excellent name, btw) gave the Jamaican Rum version a sterling review. They described […]
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11/07/2019 at 02:05 |
I agree with the above, so when are the Liqueur Cakes coming to Perth?
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11/07/2019 at 06:18 |
The best thing to do is, ask your local store manager or Aldi Australia. Here’s the US Aldi URL. I’m sure they’d reply with an Australian URL. https://www.aldi.us/en/contact-us/
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05/10/2018 at 11:22 |
[…] dark cake of this dessert is similar/same as the dark cake of the Jamaican rum variation. There’s a hint of cherry flavor in the cake away from the center. Everything just gets […]
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11/08/2017 at 16:35 |
Where else can you get this besides Aldis? They don’t always have it?
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11/08/2017 at 17:06 |
Unfortunately I don’t know. They’re only at ALDI twice a year where I live and they disappear fast. That’s generally around September and early spring. I searched the web and found a similar product, but twice the price, plus shipping and also with limited availability. I’ve never tried these. When they’re at ALDI I buy several and freeze some. Here’s the one I found on the web.
http://www.germandeli.com/KuchenMeister-Jamaica-Rum-Kuchen-Jamaica
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11/08/2017 at 18:48
I found some on Amazon.com for $14.99 and up, Geesh!
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11/08/2017 at 19:07
Yep. Sad. Look for them at ALDI around March or April for Maifest. Unfortunately ALDI doesn’t advertise Maifest anymore, or I seem to miss it in the ad.
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03/02/2015 at 12:51 |
Yes,I like the yellow batter cake better.I found myself buying this cake every weekend,then I was told by one of the employee’s that they will not be getting anymore in,and that was then, I took all they had,and stored them in my freezer,down to my last two boxes oh no.
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10/31/2014 at 13:40 |
We bought your pound cake laced with Amaretta and it was just great, Cant find it in any other Aldi stores. Wonder when they will stock the liquor cake again. I’ll buy 20 of them immediately.
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10/20/2014 at 16:47 |
Our ALDI store just opened last month I discovered this cake and couldn’t believe how good it was. I went back and got two more. The next time I went back, about a week later, they were all gone! Then I was trying to find where I could order some and read this post and find I have to wait a year for them to return?!!!! The next thing I will have to do is try chocolate rum cake recipes until I can make one this good. 🙂
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10/20/2014 at 18:27 |
Like all ALDI special items, they disappear fast. Sometimes they also appear in the Spring along with the rest of the German special items. Watch your local ads when the weather gets nicer next year.
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10/05/2014 at 15:13 |
does it contain alcohol? it is not clear in the ingredients…
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10/06/2014 at 14:11 |
I’d guess there’s some amount of alcohol in the cake since it appears to be made with real rum. The nose also confirms that guess when the package is first opened.
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03/08/2014 at 16:16 |
I am so excited – looked for a review of this product because they are on sale at my Aldi’s starting 3/9/14. Thank you.
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09/06/2014 at 06:29 |
It looks like they’ll be back on the shelves starting 9/17/14. If the past is any indication, they’ll be gone quickly.
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08/23/2013 at 09:09 |
wish aldi had it all the time. next time I get at least 10, haha
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08/23/2013 at 18:30 |
The amaretto cake is even better than the rum. And, even harder to find. But I believe both flavors show up on the shelves around Oktoberfest, which is rapidly approaching.
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09/18/2013 at 00:22 |
They’re back starting this Wednesday
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05/18/2013 at 14:01 |
Well, if you have extras lying around, I’ll gladly take a case or so off your hands. There’s tat much demand for these as my desserts. I can’t make them myself this good, and I’m pretty good at it. Thanks for the note. I’m serious about buying a case……
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08/23/2013 at 19:10 |
Pay attention to your local ads. They usually show up around Oktoberfest. Try the amaretto also.
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09/18/2013 at 00:23 |
They’re back on the shelves starting this Wednesday.
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05/18/2013 at 13:58 |
Fantastic cakes! I’ve made several great desserts using these cakes with rave reviews! Can’t wait to get some more. Problem #1. My Aldi doesn’t always carry them! Ouch! Please! Send a shipment to the Texas store in Atascocita, PLEASE, send LOTS,
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01/18/2013 at 11:53 |
why cant i find more cakes to buy?I can not find any more since christmas. please help
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01/18/2013 at 13:01 |
Unfortunately this is the down side to ALDI. Many of the really good things are only seasonal or special purchases. This is one of them. But they’ll taste all that much better in about 10 months.
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