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Kcal 512 Fat 28.8g Fat(sats) 13.9g Carbs 63.5g (per 100.0g)
I don't know about you, but when it comes to food I am one of those people that always likes to save the best bit until last. Whether it be the last bite of toast with the thickest bit peanut butter on, or the orange jelly filling in the middle of each and every Jaffa Cake - it's just way I work. Long time ChocolateMission readers will have noticed that I approach my review writing in the same manner, in that whenever I get a box full of samples from anyone, I always try and leave my favourite product until last - it's always nice to end on a positive note if at all possible. Apologies if I have given the game away already, but there was no point trying to contain my love for these Heavenly Cakes Billionaires Cakes (See Website HERE) until the end of this review. If you don't like reading reviews where the writer repeats superlatives over and over, I strongly suggest you stop reading now.
Having brought Millionaires Shortbread, Chocolate Falpjacks and Toffee Tiffin cakes in to the office over the last month, my work colleagues were no doubt anxiously waiting to see what they would be treated to this week. Obviously I couldn't disappoint them, so I brought in a 650.0g gift pack of these Billionaires Cakes, which came described as 'Belgian milk chocolate brownies, covered with rich caramel & Belgian milk chocolate with white chocolate drops'. I have already commented on the packaging and presentation standards of Heavenly Cakes products previously (See HERE), and things were again of a very high standard. As with all the previous products I have reviewed from Heavenly Cakes, aesthetically the Billionaires really created an impression on all that tried them.
Once I had divided the giftpack in to sensible sized slices, the 'ooohs' and 'aaahs' quickly changed focus on to the absolutely amazing smells of freshly baked brownies that emanated from each slice. As good as the aromas were, it wasn't as if any of us waited around long before putting these cakes through the all important taste test - the two words 'simply delicious' would best describe what we were in for. The brownie base tasted just as good as it smelt, with it's crumbly soft texture supplementing the amazing buttery, rich chocolate cake taste outstandingly. I probably needn't tell you all about how brilliant the layers of caramel and Belgian chocolate were, as I have hammered this point home on previous reviews, but again they were absolutely glorious. The caramel was chewy and viscous in texture, and totally delectable with it's creamy sweet, salted hint flavours. The milk chocolate sat on top just rounded each bite off wonderfully - with the cream based cocoa flavours delivered smoothly and fluently throughout the duration of the soft melt. All three layers combined made for one of the richest, flavoursome cakes I have ever tasted. It wasn't anything you needed, or would want to eat in large quantities, but it was totally satisfying and left one and all feeling very content.
Overall if you told me three weeks ago that I would be awarding a cake product a higher mark than I gave the Heavenly Cakes Millionaires Shortbreads, I would of thought you had gone a bit lala, but these Heavenly Cakes Billionaires Cakes managed to do just that. Everything about them was magnificent, and the combination of the presentation, the aromas and sumptuous taste just left me with a feeling of grand satisfaction. Like I have said about pretty much everything Heavenly Cakes have sent me over the last month, I wouldn't recommend for the sake of your health or wallet that you make these an everyday purchase. For any special occasion, or just if you feel in need of a real treat, I can't recommend these enough. Those who want to believe I have a vested interest in saying a sponsors product is good, I would love for you try these and let me know what you think - I think after your first bite of these Billionaires Cakes you would harbour those feelings rather quickly. I am still a huge advocate of the aforementioned Shortbreads, however I have to say that these Billionaires were quite possibly some of the best cakes I have ever tasted. That is a pretty statement to make, but I feel pretty confident saying it considering a good proportion of the other ten people I shared them with thought similarly. When it comes to money being a Millionaire is great, but being a Billionaire is even better - the same can be said about Heavenly Cakes.
I don't know about you, but when it comes to food I am one of those people that always likes to save the best bit until last. Whether it be the last bite of toast with the thickest bit peanut butter on, or the orange jelly filling in the middle of each and every Jaffa Cake - it's just way I work. Long time ChocolateMission readers will have noticed that I approach my review writing in the same manner, in that whenever I get a box full of samples from anyone, I always try and leave my favourite product until last - it's always nice to end on a positive note if at all possible. Apologies if I have given the game away already, but there was no point trying to contain my love for these Heavenly Cakes Billionaires Cakes (See Website HERE) until the end of this review. If you don't like reading reviews where the writer repeats superlatives over and over, I strongly suggest you stop reading now.
Having brought Millionaires Shortbread, Chocolate Falpjacks and Toffee Tiffin cakes in to the office over the last month, my work colleagues were no doubt anxiously waiting to see what they would be treated to this week. Obviously I couldn't disappoint them, so I brought in a 650.0g gift pack of these Billionaires Cakes, which came described as 'Belgian milk chocolate brownies, covered with rich caramel & Belgian milk chocolate with white chocolate drops'. I have already commented on the packaging and presentation standards of Heavenly Cakes products previously (See HERE), and things were again of a very high standard. As with all the previous products I have reviewed from Heavenly Cakes, aesthetically the Billionaires really created an impression on all that tried them.
Once I had divided the giftpack in to sensible sized slices, the 'ooohs' and 'aaahs' quickly changed focus on to the absolutely amazing smells of freshly baked brownies that emanated from each slice. As good as the aromas were, it wasn't as if any of us waited around long before putting these cakes through the all important taste test - the two words 'simply delicious' would best describe what we were in for. The brownie base tasted just as good as it smelt, with it's crumbly soft texture supplementing the amazing buttery, rich chocolate cake taste outstandingly. I probably needn't tell you all about how brilliant the layers of caramel and Belgian chocolate were, as I have hammered this point home on previous reviews, but again they were absolutely glorious. The caramel was chewy and viscous in texture, and totally delectable with it's creamy sweet, salted hint flavours. The milk chocolate sat on top just rounded each bite off wonderfully - with the cream based cocoa flavours delivered smoothly and fluently throughout the duration of the soft melt. All three layers combined made for one of the richest, flavoursome cakes I have ever tasted. It wasn't anything you needed, or would want to eat in large quantities, but it was totally satisfying and left one and all feeling very content.
Overall if you told me three weeks ago that I would be awarding a cake product a higher mark than I gave the Heavenly Cakes Millionaires Shortbreads, I would of thought you had gone a bit lala, but these Heavenly Cakes Billionaires Cakes managed to do just that. Everything about them was magnificent, and the combination of the presentation, the aromas and sumptuous taste just left me with a feeling of grand satisfaction. Like I have said about pretty much everything Heavenly Cakes have sent me over the last month, I wouldn't recommend for the sake of your health or wallet that you make these an everyday purchase. For any special occasion, or just if you feel in need of a real treat, I can't recommend these enough. Those who want to believe I have a vested interest in saying a sponsors product is good, I would love for you try these and let me know what you think - I think after your first bite of these Billionaires Cakes you would harbour those feelings rather quickly. I am still a huge advocate of the aforementioned Shortbreads, however I have to say that these Billionaires were quite possibly some of the best cakes I have ever tasted. That is a pretty statement to make, but I feel pretty confident saying it considering a good proportion of the other ten people I shared them with thought similarly. When it comes to money being a Millionaire is great, but being a Billionaire is even better - the same can be said about Heavenly Cakes.
9.2 out of 10
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Sweet jesus these sound incredible. I don't think I have ever read a review go up live where something has scored so well.
These cakes sound sooooooooooooo good. Lol I am talking eat my screen good.
Brilliant picture btw. I can't take my eyes off it. I haven't even read the review properly yet lol. Great work Jim.
Rxxx
Ok I'm convinced now - I believe Heavenly Cakes have got to be amazing. When the weather chills out I will put an order in.
I thought their brownies were going to be good, but I never envisaged them getting a higher score than the Millionaire Shortbread. Anything over nine has to be pretty special with the amount of things you try.
Have you got anymore of reviews from them coming up?
These billionaire brownies have to be in a shout for product of the year. They looks totally sexual.
I thought you'd like these, they certainly caught my eye! I haven't come across the combination before which is what struck me most. They sound utterly delicious, if I only try one thing it has to be these! :)
Thanks for the review Jim. I don't think I have ever been so hungry to try something after reading this one.
Don't get me wrong I think they look amazing from your photographs, but don't you think it would have been great if the white chocolate bits were bigger. Lol I can't believe I am 'criticising' them. Who am I kidding they sound like heaven.
Lol I don't know what to write apart from I bet these are sinful to the max.
I know I have said this on nearly all of your Heavenly Cakes reviews up I can't get over the layers of caramel and chocolate. They just look so so good. I bet it would be hard to eat a lot of this, it looks like it could get a bit sickly.
Do you still get strong bakery fresh brownie smells when you open them?
It sounds silly but that is one of the most important things for me. If they don't smells as nice as they should then I don't enjoy them as much.
I haven't ever seen anything like these before. It isn't like they have done anything that mental or special is it? All they have done is stuck chocolate and caramel on top of a brownie.
It might not be rocket science but it must be very effective to get such a high score.
I still find the prices a sore point I'm afraid. Buying food like this off the internet doesn't work for me.
If I fancy something I want to try it now. If I bought these I would have to wait for them to come through the post and all sorts. At £8 a pack I think that is still very excessive.
Lol that will teach me not to look at this site everyday. I totally forgot for the last few days and I have missed a few high scoring brownies.
Brownies are my favourite cakes ever. I have to eat them when they are warm though because that is when they are at their best.
Heavenly Cakes have trounced all over the Oreo one :)
Jim please please please do a HC competition soon. You have to be able to sort one out with your contacts.
I'm amazed to see something beat the millionaires shortbread. I think I would prefer the shortbread myself because I am more of a biscuit person than I am a brownie.
Glad you got around to trying these Jim. Had my first one of these Yesterday and OMG if you have a sweet tooth this is for you. I ate the whole serving in the bar form and it was safe to say after i was very satisfied (and slightly in a sugar coma lol).
Also dont worry about ordering these in the hot weather they come so well packed its amazing, you get like 2 layers of chilled ice packs and you can take the cakes out of the box and there still so chilled.
At the moment im on to their flapjacks and the Coconut and Cherry was my snack of choice yesterday afternoon and so far thats even beat my previously fav of the toffee crisp, on a hot day the coconut is so refreshing :).
Think i need to set up a weekly standing order with these guys going through cakes like theres no tomorrow haha
Ten out of ten for taste. That is not something you see all the time. I bet they have to be something pretty special to warrant such a high rating from yourself.
I'm glad to hear you have been sharing all of these cakes Jim. I bet if you ate them all yourself your health would be in a lot of trouble.
Wow, they sound every bit as good as I imagined :) I think it just sounds like the perfect combination of delicious ingredients.
I want to try so many of their cakes but these Billionaires stand out from the pack.
I think this company have the foundations for moving on to bigger and better things if they continue to produce high quality cakes like these.
This look like a calorie loaded slice of sin but it sounds like it is worth every bite. I would also be interested to see you run a competition for some of their cakes.
I would love to be given the chance to try some before I bought them.
lol @matutu I don't think I could afford a standing order at those high prices. I am considering buying buying a big batch of shortbread for a friends birthday party in a few weeks though. By the sounds of it they would go down pretty well. Thanks for the review, you have made me uber hungry though :P
They look heavenly... but I hate chewy caramel. I cannot stand anything that requires much chewing. That's why I like my caramel almost liquid.
Their Milk/ Dark Chocolate Brownies seem more like my thing. And I'd choose the simple Tiffin over the Toffee one any day.
Im curious about their cappuccino cake. It looks pretty unique compared to some of their more stock barrel cakes. I think a trip to my local bakery is called for this lunchtime.
I need to get involved with these cakes man. I'n transfixed looking at that slab of caramel sitting on top of that brownie.
Am I being fussy by saying I would like to see some sort of nuts in the brownie? Probably :) lol
Add me to list of people that want to see a Heavenly Cakes Competition.
I am going to have to stop looking at this site dude. Everytime I do I see yet more chocolate foodstuffs I want to spend my money on.
There are far worse things to waste $£ on.
It would be interesting to see what a dark chocolate version of this would be like. If the brownie and the topping were both dark chocolate I would buy this in a shot.
Amazing review Jim. You sure do know how to put us dieters through the ringer with your words.
I would give anything to be able to eat one of these right now. Thanks.
Lol you sure they haven't payed you off to say this Jimbo j/k.
Only joking my friend I can believe these are as good as you say looking at the picture you have posted.
Do you know if Heavenly Cake are planning on expanding any time soon? They look like they the world at their feet.
PART 1 - Apologies if me replies are short guys and gals.
David
Really? I think it was only a few months ago that the Hotel Chocolat Giandujas got 9.4
Rachel
Thanks for the nice words about the photographs. The ones on the HC site are even better though.
Golden
I wouldn't worry about the weather being an issue. Like Matthew says they get packaged with these ice gels pockets which keep them cool in transit.
Nick
You aren't wrong. To get over 9 on this site you have to be something pretty special.
I do indeed have more HC reviews coming up by the looks of it. They contacted me today saying there were going to be sending some more products along soon.
Anon
Totally Sexual :D love it!
Alan
I hadn't come across anything like them before after. It is a bit surprising really considering it is pretty simple when you think about it.
I have a feeling that you would love these.
Lauren
Well I prefer milk chocolate myself so I was happy with them being more milk chocolate focused. Please don't feel like you can't give product feedback - I know that Heavenly really appreciate hearing the views of potential consumers. Don't hold back girl :D
Steven
You aren't wrong about them being sickly if eaten it large quantities. I personally couldn't handle the serving sizes they intially cut the packs in to ... they are giant sized trust me.
The layers of caramel and chocolate do make these stand apart from other cakes.
Kim
I didn't get the fresh bakery smells from all of their products I tried, but with these I feel in love with them as soon as the wafting brownie scents hit my nostrils. I think you would be pleasantly surprised by how strong they smell.
Nigel
Yep they concede that themselves that their ideas aren't rocket science. They just execute them flawlessly and to a really high quality.
Richard
I do understand that to a certain degree (having to wait for them in the post!!) Good things come to those who wait though ;D
Tricky
Yeah these Heavenly Cakes Billionaire Brownies did trounce the Oreo one. One thing to bare in mind is that one does cost a lot more than the other one though.
Anon
Competition eh!? You will want to see what I have to say at the end of Part 2 ;D
Ryan
You are more of a biscuit person? I find it hard to choose between them to be honest.
Matthew
I bet you were in a sugar coma :D I can see how you managed it though, they are exceptional aren't they.
I didn't realise HC did the chilled ice packs for everyone haha I thought I was special.
A standing order with these guys could be dangerous :D I think I would save these cakes for special occasions or nothing else would ever be able to match up.
PART 2 - apologies if the replies are short. There are just so many.
Linda
No it isn't. To get a 10.0 for taste you really have to be up there as one of the best things I have ever tasted ... these were simply some of the best cakes I have ever tasted!
Phil
They combine each of the different bits terrifically. Like I said to Alan I bet that you would really appreciate these.
Paul
Heavenly Cakes do have the 'It factor' don't they. As long as they continue to grow without comprimising their core credentials then they can be whatever they want I think.
Alicia
Re: Competition see what I have to say below.
Diane
I think the shortbreads would go down nicely. They are a pretty safe option for parties etc. I don't think anyone can dislike shortbread ... if they do they aren't worth knowing haha!!
Ana
They do look Heavenly don't they ... fitting really given the name :D
I can't say I share your dislike of chewy caramel :D I love it! I will see what I can do about covering some of them in my next reviews.
Selina
The cappuccino cake eh!? I will see which ones they want to send on before I comment on what will be next coming up.
Matt
Nope I think some sort of nuts in the bronie would be a fine idea. I don't know if they would be able to come through in the taste mind ... it would be interesting to see.
Mysterio
Re: Competition see what I have to say below.
Ganesh
It would be cool to see what a dark chocolate variety would taste like, but you have to remember that Heavenly's core competencies aren't chocolate. They specialise more with their cakes.
Karen
Thanks for the nice words about the review. This probably wasn't the best review to read if you were one a diet.
Colin
Please don't even joke about that :D of course they haven't paid me off.
I have no idea about Heavenly Cakes' plans to expand at present. Given the quality of their produce I can see it happening.
EVERYONE
Earlier today Heavenly Cakes contacted me about a few things.
1. The possibility of a mixed pack of different cakes. Unfortunately due to production limitations this isn't a possibility at the moment. This is something they are looking to do in the future though so keep an eye out for it.
2. Competition - This is something that HC have shown an interest in doing. All I can say is watch this space for something coming very soon.
I am glad you are all so willing to give your feedback. I know that Nigel & Maeve at Heavenly Cakes really appreciate all the ideas that you come up with.
Cheers
JIM
Come on Jim we know you can pull it out the bag with a competition. We a relying on you.
Such a pity they don't do mixed packages. It would be great if that changed.
These packages are simply huge. 750g split into six is 125g. The regular chocolate bar is 100g. There is no way a curious person such as me would buy six chocolates of the same kind (unless they're really high quality and sold at one sixth-one fifth of their usual price... hmmm, Lindt seasonal stuff after the holiday has passed?). Not when there are so many interesting things to try. But I've bought a package of nineteen different (and I mean each and every one of them was different from all the others) chocolates a little more than a year ago :D
I know there could be some issues with that as well. Sometimes a person won't like all the things in an assortment package. Though personally, I don't say no to an assortment box which contains the kind of things I like and the kind of things I don't like much.
David
As I said watch this space!!
Ana
It is a shame but it is because of costs restriction they can't do it at the minute.
They have indicated that an assortment pack is something they would look at doing for the future so it isn't all bad news. lets hope that this comes about sooner rather than later eh!?
Thanks both
JIM
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