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Kcal 619 Fat 35.4g Fat(sats) 16.0g Carbs 75.8g (per single serving)Heavenly Cakes (Website HERE) came bursting on to the ChocolateMission scene last month with a number of their products breaking the elusive 9.0 out of 10 barrier on the scoring chart. With offerings such as their Billionaires Brownies and Millionaires Shortbread proving to be some of the best cakes I have ever tasted, I wasn't going to pass up the opportunity to try a few more cakes from their wide selection. In the spotlight today we have the Heavenly Cakes Toffee Crisp, which is described on the website as 'a grown-up version of a kid's rice crispie cake'. If the prospect of this cake has you licking your lips with anticipation as it did me, then you might want to check out the site this weekend when I launch a Heavenly Cakes competition!!!!
If you remember back to my first few Heavenly Cakes reviews you may recall that I received all of their products in giftpack form, which included six giant sized servings. In order to get to gauge as to how their cakes would fare in their single portion packs I requested the guys send my latest sampling batch in this form - hence the packaging you see above. As stand alone portions the cakes still looked equally as tempting, and the clear plastic packs did a fine job of keeping the contents fresh whilst also totally visible. Given how terrifically Heavenly Cakes present their products, it was a wise choice picking a packaging material that allowed the cakes to be on full show. Once again with these Toffee Crisp, I couldn't help but find myself marvelling at yet another beautifully crafted cake.
When the time finally came to ripping open the plastic packet I was met by a pleasant burst of sweet smelling chocolate cereal scents. As I have mentioned before, Heavenly Cakes are ridiculously generous when it comes to their serving sizes, so I called in some assistance to help me consume massive cake slice. Keeping with true British tradition, me a fellow colleague consumed with this with a spot of tea :) - and what a delightful tea and cake break it was. Before we sat down for this break I had the genius idea of sticking the cake in the fridge an hour or so before which I think made it all that much better. Despite being chilled, both the upper layer of Belgian chocolate and caramel still yielded with a delicate softness and melted at supreme rate delivering all of their delicious flavours. The milk chocolate topping was wonderfully creamy, yet maintained a firm underlying cocoa delivery that grew in stature with the increased chocolateyness of the crispy cereal base. The caramel sat below it was as sinfully rich and sweet tasting as ever, and brought lashings of butter, toffee and salt to the fore. Compared to the two layers that sat on top, the chocolate rice cereal base contributed the least to the taste, but as mentioned it did reaffirm the chocolate flavour of the aforementioned topping. The crunchiness of the rice cereal was also a very welcome contrastive texture against the softer chocolate and caramel.
Overall this wasn't my favourite Heavenly Cakes product I have ever reviewed, but it was still one of the best rice crispie cakes I have ever had. Heavenly Cakes have hit upon a pretty successful formula with their Belgian milk chocolate and caramel toppings, it seems to be that anything they coat this stuff in is going to go down well whatever the quality of what it sits on top on. I hate using this word because it implies that something about these cakes were average (believe me they weren't!), but there was something about the rice cereal base that was a little generic. Don't get me wrong it was still very tasty, but if it hadn't been for the caramel and milk chocolate layer sat on top, I doubt I would be raving about these Toffee Crisp cakes as much as I did above - lets be frank there is only so much you can make of a rice cereal base after all! I personally think there are a few better things on offer in the Heavenly Cakes range, but if rice crispie cakes are your thing then I pretty certain you won't find better than these. Hands up whose entering the competition this Saturday :D
8.3 out of 10
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Wooooo good to see you have some more Heavenly cakes to try Jim.
I like the sound of this one being a bit lighter than some of the others. The only problem I have seen with some of them before is that they could get sickly.
Thanks for the review this is one of the cakes I had my eye on. I showed my friend their website and she was also picked out this one. I might buy us both one each for a treat. Thanks for the review.
I have to win this competition. What's the contest going to be?
I never heard of these cakes guys but they seem like a cool company.
I just found your website via twitter its amazing congratulations. Do you do or your own photography it's pretty professional.
Omg I wish you hadn't put the calories on there lol. I don't think I could ever let myself eat something that has over 600 calories in one slice (thats more than a McDonalds meal for reference).
If I did it would have to be as a treat. The cake does look sensational again. Its gotta be totally worth the calories.
Rxxx
I'm liking the sound of this competition boyo :)
I was glad to read you believe in the traditional British tea break aswell :) I bet cakes like these make them feel all the more special. Great review.
What was running through your mind when you asked them not to send you big packs again lol? Are you mad? These cakes sound as great as your last lot.
It must be really hard doing this job Jim :P I really envy you.
I would say thank you for reviewing these after I asked you to, but truthfully it looks like it was hardly a chore.
I think I will be ordering a large batch of this for my Dads birthday in a few weeks. He loves normal Toffee Crisps and I bet he would prefer this to a normal cake.
I still think they are a bit expensive per cake but I can't deny this doesn't tickle my fancy.
The choc and caramel topping always mesmerises me and gets me in a heavenly cakes trance. Its hard not heading down the bakery right away hehe.
Sorry for the double post but I just saw that bit about the competition. Great idea Jim. I just hope you can rig it so I win. Do you know what the prizes are going to be?
Noooooo I managed to suffer my way through your last few cake reviews without succumbing to hitting the order button. I don't think I am going to be able to resist for too much longer. This toffee crisps sounds exactly like the sort of thing I would try to make myself and epically fail.
Bring on your competition. The winner is here :-)
After that dysmal weekend of football (booooooooo) its good to read another of your Heavenly reviews Jim.
Out of everything you have done from them I still think the millionaires look the best. You have just reminded me I need to buy some. Thanks for the review Jimbo.
I hate to be negative but anyone aside from Jim ever tried cakes from these people?
I'm convinced that Jim is trying to brainwash us. He only has nice things to say about these heavenly cakes lot, I wouldn't be surprised if he works for them.
Christ oh mighty. 615 kcal per serving they have to be HUUUUUGE.
I love these, one of my favourites but the highest in Kcals haha :P, so i rarely get to treat myself.
I love to nibble the chocolate off leaving the crispy base covered in Caramel :D:D.
No matter what way you look at this though it is a child hood memory poshed up to make our adult lives slightly more happier hehe, i cant help smile when i see rice crispies with Belgium chocolate on haha.
Also SHAME! on you for sharing a slice be a man get the whole 700cals down ya :P haha.
Matt
I'm guessing the 9 for presentation has to be for the cake and not just the plastic packet right? This does sound amazing. Even though it is just a rice crispy cake the epic amounts of toffee and chocolate make it looks tremendous.
@ Alex, I can safely say i have tried nearly the whole range, and i can safely say Jim is not trying to brainwash you :P. These are stunning and devishly tasty :)
Why dont you give some a try :P
@Simon, there not that big :P just very very very rich haha :), if some one can eat 1 whole portion you gonna need to have a big sweet tooth :) like me......
Whats this I hear about a competition? I got to win this. I can't afford to buy anything at the moment. I'm saving up for the new Iphone lol.
They sound delicious :) I think rice crispies with chocolate can be quite boring, but it certainly looks like they managed to make it more interesting! I used to make chocolate crispie cakes as a kid (didn't we all?) but now never touch them.
Btw, if I were you I would have requested my samples in the larger box ;)
I look forward to the competition.
These look delicious, like all their cakes lol This wouldn't be my first choice though, given its the same proposition as the good old Nestle Toffee Crisp (though with superior ingredients obviously) but I'd certainly try it as I like Toffee Crisps. I like the look of their more unique cakes and those caramel shortbreads :)
@Richard - "The choc and caramel topping always mesmerises me and gets me in a heavenly cakes trance"
- nice way of putting it haha! I feel the same, whenever I gaze at the photo of the thick chocolate and gooey caramel, it's like going to another world. Chocolate heaven maybe? I see where they get their name from now!
@Matutu well its good to hear from someone else aside from Jim that they are decent. For all we know you could work for them aswell ;)
I hope they don't put the amount of calories on their products that would instantly turn most girls off I know.
They should seriosuly think about making smaller sized cakes if they don't want to put people off. I can't say I speak from experience but it sounds like their cakes can be a little over the top. They probably needn't be so large.
Nice work Jim. These reviews are always great to see but they don't half make me hungry. I just ate my lunch aswell boohoo.
I was just thinking how I fancy some sort of cake.
I'm gonna have to settle for a dodgy Danish one unfortunately. Nothing quite as thrilling as this toffee crisp I'm afraid :(
A competition is only a good idea if you make sure that I win it Jim =>
The prizes have to be along the lines of some cakes right? If not that is a travisty. Please don't make it too hard either I at least want some chance of winning.
How can I enter this competition? How much is the entrance fee?
@ Alex, haha well aint you trusting :P. I can assure you i do not work for Heavenly Cakes :P, IF ONLY! imagine that being in a factory surrounded by these all day. I would be the size of a house and im sure very happy in proberly in a sugar daze 90% of the day :).
@Alex if you want a further opinion, feel free send some over anytime :D jk they would melt in the international shipping :( I am so tempted to write on my uni application, under the further advantages I expect to find of studying in the UK, "including the ability to finally participate in all further Chocolate Mission competitions"
Why do people always say that Jim works for 'company x' when he dares say something is worth a high score. If I were him it would put me off writing positively about something I would like which is more fool us.
Jim have you read this? http://talkingretail.com/products/product-news/15460-kit-kat-introduces-vanilla-yogurt.html
a vanilla yogurt flavoured kit kat is going to be amazing.
Can I make a suggestion? I think heavenly should look at making some of these cakes dark chocolate. I can't help but think that some of these are going to be horrendously sugary and sickly.
I should probably try one of them for myself before I start handing out advice.
@David - I think it's just a yogurt with Kitkat pieces, sadly :(
Sorry if replies are short but I would be here all night otherwise. Thanks for all your contributions.
David
If you tried to eat one portion in a single sitting I think it would be a little too much myself.
Katie
I hope you showed your friend my website aswell :D
Anon #1
You will have to check the website on Saturday to see. It's going to be good trust me.
Arjun
Welcome to the site. I do my own photography yes. I don't use a very professional setup at all. I hope you stick around and return.
Rachel
Indeed I wouldn't recommend eat one of these a day but as an occasional treat they are fantastic.
Nick
Thanks for the nice review. The afternoon tea break is like a religon in my work place.
Golden
I thought I would see if the single servings were as good as the big packs. It was just interesting to see if there was much difference between the two formats.
Kim
You weren't the only one to request I review these. I think you should order some yourself to see if you like them.
Richard
The toppings never fail to look appetising do they. The only way to find out if they justify their price is to try them.
Golden
No further details on the competition yet - check the site on Saturday.
Tricky
If you do place an order be sure to let me know what you think. I highly recommend these if you fancy them.
Nigel
The Millionaires are one of my favourites aswell. No problem with the review - my pleasure.
Alex
So now you think I work for Heavenly Cakes!?>?? Make your mind up chap. You couldn't be further from the true. Just to dispel rumours I work in a different part of FMCG to food!
Simon
They are rather big yes.
Matthew
I'm glad you similarly rate them just as highly. Indeed I need to 'man up' with these servings don't I. I find them a little too much I'm afraid.
Chris
What score would you give them visually then? Personally I think their cakes look fantastic ... even better in real life.
Paul
You read correctly! Competition starts Saturday.
Phil
They managed to glam up a potentially boring concept nicely didn't they. Rice Crispie cakes are 'ten a penny' nowadays but they did a great job here.
Alan
They do have a few more unique cakes in their range don't they. Still these were damn good - if you like Toffee Crisps I highly recommend.
Phil #2
That could well be how they came up with the name :D
PART 2
Alex #2
Anyone else you want to excuse of working for anyone? Next you will be accusing Alan of working for MI5 :D
Diane
Haha I see what you mean. I wouldn't feel that easy looking at something that has 600+ calories in. They could probably do with being a bit smaller huh.
Colin
Thanks for your nice words chap.
Ganesh
I hope you enjoyed your 'dodgy danish' :D
Sophie
I can't promise anything like that I'm afraid. As I said to everyone else the prizes/details will all be revealed on Saturday.
Anon
There won't be an entrance fee but the rest of the details will follow don't worry.
Matt
That would be your dream job wouldn't it :D Product tester for Heavenly Cakes :D
Thea
Sorry - I can't imagine these cakes would travel well internationally.
Remember you are eligible for my Titter giveaways! I am doing them pretty much weekly ya know. Keep a look out.
Selina
No idea to be honest. As I said above I don't even work in the foods FMCG sector.
David
As Phil has point out I think it is a Muller Corner type product. Take a look on Foodstufffinds - Cin has posted a review.
Tricky
I too would like to see this. I think it would be a good move for some of their sweeter cakes.
Phil
Sadly I think you're right. A yogurt Kit Kat would have been immense wouldn't it.
Thanks everyone - sorry for the abrupt replies. I hope you are looking forward to the comeptition Saturday :D It seems you all are.
JIM
Jim just a thought. Have HeavenlyC ever thought about approaching a supermarket for carrying their products. I bet they would be well popular if they did.
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