Are Costco's popular half-sheet cakes back in stores?
Nearly two months after the company pulled the cakes amid the coronavirus pandemic, there are reports that the desserts have returned to some stores with a big change.
According to the Instagram account Costco Connoisseur, which posts about products sold at the warehouse club, the cakes are available by special order only for $19.99. The cakes come in vanilla and chocolate.
NBC Bay Area, a California television station, reported Tuesday that it discovered cake ordering stations in warehouse locations in Santa Clara and San Jose.
However, Costco officials told USA TODAY Wednesday that the cakes have not returned.
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"Currently we are not selling our 1/2 Sheet Cakes at any US locations and as of right now, we have no immediate plans to bring back," the company said in a statement Wednesday. "We are focusing on our smaller 10" White & 10" Chocolate Cakes that seem to be resonating with our members."
Costco's statement was almost identical to what it shared with USA TODAY in June.
Costco first announced the change in late May in a Facebook post promoting the round cakes for graduation.
Many begged Costco to reconsider the change and said the sheet cakes froze well.
"Please bring back the sheet cakes, even if just for preorder. The round are not large enough for larger families," one member wrote on Costco's Facebook post. "Our grocery store cakes are good, but not Costco good."
Back in the May Facebook post, Costco said in replying to comments that the sheet cakes aren't available for special order and explained the decision for pulling the cakes.
"To help limit personal contact and create more space for social distancing, Costco has reduced service in some departments," Costco wrote.
A Change.org petition was started a month ago asking for the cake's return. It was signed by 570 people as of Wednesday night.
"Bring back the amazing Costco half-sheet cakes! Birthdays and special occasions will never be the same," the petition states. "Pure perfection!"
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