Tortuga Rum Cakes Review + Giveaway

Looking for a unique Valentine's Day gift that is not only sweet,  but an out of the box kind of gift?  Then you must visit Tortuga Rum.com and check out their selection of remarkably delicious rum cakes,  treats,  and more!  For over twenty-five years TORTUGA has been providing customers with excellent products,  as well as customer service,  and their products continue to provide the same superior quality that they have since the very beginning. Take a look around their site and you will not only find rum cakes,  treats,  and of course their famous rum,  but also coffee and a nice selection of gift items and collectibles,  perfect for Valentine's Day! 

Tortuga Rum provided me with a special Valentine's surprised which included an Original Golden Rum Cake,  along with a sweet box of Chocolate Rum Turtles with Sea Salt.  

I enjoy rum cakes and especially from Tortuga, so I already knew what to expect as I bit down into the delicious cake.  It is like a mini bunt cake,  but super moist and super rich.  The taste of rum is evident not only at first bite,  but actually at the first scent of it.  Matter of fact,  the scent escaped from the box as soon as I opened it up.   These cakes come in 3 different sizes and nine different tasty flavors so you can purchase exactly what your looking for.

I was excited to try the Chocolate Rum Turtles with Sea Salt partially because I had never tried anything like that before and mostly because I am a huge chocoholic.  The logo on the outside of the box read "Tortuga",  which to me means nothing but the best,  and that is exactly what it is!    Inside each box is 12 candies filled with  rum caramel and pecans,  and on the outside is rich milk chocolate sprinkled with just the right amount of sea salt.  They are definitely a gourmet treat with an exotic tropical twist.

BUY IT:  You can purchase the Chocolate Rum Turtles with Sea Salt for $23.95.

LEARN MORE:  To learn more about Tortuga visit them online and you might even want to order a FREE Tortuga Catalog.

*Disclaimer - Tortuga provided me with the items mentioned above,  free of charge,  for review purposes.  In no way did this alter my opinion of their products.  All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true.*

***BIRTHDAY Nib Nobs Sweet Company

So,  I know am sure you all know all about cake,  and if you read my blog you are familiar with cake pops,  but have you heard of Nib Nobs?  If not,  let me be the first to introduce you to them! 

They're not a whole cake...

But they are the perfect bite sized peice of cake...

With just the right amount of frosting...

And just the ideal quantity of toppings!

That's right,  nib nobs contain the perfect amount of cake, icing, and toppings all in one bite sized ball.  I was excited to share them with our guests at my son's 3rd birthday party as Nib Nobs Sweet Company was kind enough to provide us with a dozen of their Nib Nobs(cake balls). 

Choosing which flavor was the hard part because they all looked so yummy!  Although the Chocolate Dipped Banana was very temping as was the Carrot Cake,  I ended up selecting the Pumpkin and the Birthday Cake.  I figured the Birthday Cake would fit perfectly with his birthday party of course and the Pumpkin would fit perfectly with the November season. 

Check out a sampling of what type of flavors they offer below:

• Chocolate Covered Strawberry
• French Vanilla
• Lemon Drop
• Peanut Butter Brownie
• Key Lime Pie
• And many other yummy flavors

We placed them on the "Sweets" table and I must say they fit in perfectly.  Everyone enjoyed them and the proof was in the empty container at the end of the party!  Because there was so many people interested in trying them I was only able to try one,  so I chose the Pumpkin.

The Pumpkin Nib Nob was decorated with bright orange frosting,  A green swirled icing decoration,  and small green sprinkles. I had never experienced any type of Pumpkin flavored cake prior to trying the Nib Nobs,  so I was extremly excited to try them because I am a huge fan of Pumpkin.  Let's just say the Pumpkin Nib Nobs sure didn't disappoint!  All I can say is MMMMMM!  They are so moist with just the right amount of sweet pumpkin pie flavor,  encased in scrimptious white chocolate. 

Although,  I did not get a chance to try one of the Birthday Cake Nib Nobs,  I am taking all my guests word for it that they were just as delicous as the Pumpkin flavored Nib Nobs.  The Birthday Cake Nib Nobs feature white cake sprinkled with rainbow sprinkles with vanilla frosting and then covered with white chocolate.  If it's your birthday then your birthdays in your mouth when your eating a Birthday Cake Nib Nob!

Nib Nobs would make a great addition to any celebration or get together.  They would also make a great gift for just about anyone.   If you would like to purchase Nib Nobs as a gift,  gift wrap is available upon request.   

BUY IT:  Nib Nobs are sold by the dozen or in (4) 3- pack sleeves.  They vary in price from $19.95-$24.95 depending upon the flavor. 

LEARN MORE:  To learn more about Nib Nobs,  be sure to visit them on their website, connect with them on Facebook,  and follow them on Twitter.

*Disclaimer - Nib Nobs provided me with the item mentioned above.  In no way did this alter my opinion of their products.  All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true.*

 

K.C. Cake Pops Review/Giveaway *CLOSED*

Sweet Treats Week-Review#4/K.C Cake Pops

So if you follow my blog you probably remember a couple of my past posts about Cake Pops.  Well this time I will be reviewing Cake Pops from K.C. Cake Pops!  KC Cake Pops has been around since June of 2010,  and is run by Becca and Renea.  Renea lives in Harrisonville,  Mo while Becca has lived in Peculiar MO for most of her life.  Both Becca and Ranea bakes and decorates  their Delicious Cake Pops,  for  customers seeking Cake Pops,  for all different types of events and parties. 

I am sure most all of you know by now that a Cake Pop looks allot like a lollipop only tastes totally different!  That is because they are made out of cake balls,  dipped in chocolate or icing,  and speared with a stick.  Each Cake Pop usually comes with some sort of decoration on it- whether it is colored icing or sprinkles,  they can even be made into arrangements!  you sure wont need a plate,  napkin or any type of utensils to eat them.  You simply eat them off the stick...no mess and no cleanup required! 

KC Cake Pops make a great treat for children as well as adults too.  Matter of fact,  I think I enjoyed mine just as much as my little ones did!  They offer a fun and unique way to enjoy cake without all of the usual mess of regular cake.  KC Cake Pops make the perfect Birthday gift,  Thank You gift,  Congratulations gift and much more.  You don't have to give them as a gift,  you could treat yourself with some  to indulge in!  And when I say indulge in,  I MEAN indulge in!  Yes,  they are that good!

KC Cake Pops sent me a dozen of their Cake Pops to enjoy in several different colors,  themes,  and flavors.  I had been anxiously awaiting my package so as soon as I received it,  I set them in the fridge for a while to cool down a little from shipping.  Later on I pulled out the box and opened it up.  There were four blue Cake Pops and two Groom decorated Cake Pops.  Underneath was a bunch of tissue so I pulled it out,  and was pleasantly surprised to find 6 more Cake Pops!  A couple of them were decorated with light pastel colored ball shaped sprinkles,  and a couple more of them were covered in bright colored ball shaped sprinkles,  and the last two were decorated with heart shaped sprinkles. 

All of them looked so Delicious it was hard to chose which one I wanted to try first!  Altogether I was sent four flavors:  Strawberry,  Chocolate,  White,  and Butter Pecan.  Although they also come in Red Velvet,  Yellow and basically any cake flavor you would like,  you just have to ask.  I know what your thinking...Butter Pecan?  Yes,  Butter Pecan!  I have always enjoyed Butter Pecan Ice cream,  so I was very anxious to try it out.  The Butter Pecan flavored Cake Pops were decorated with blue icing with swirls of white icing.  Upon my first bite,  I noticed that the flavor was unlike any other cake pop flavor that I have ever tried! It had a slight buttery flavor with what tasted like hints of pecans. 

The next one I chose to try was the White,  as it is an oldie but goody flavor!  It was covered in sprinkles and tasted just like White Cake,  but was allot more moist than any cake that I have ever tried.  Matter of fact, t all of the KC Cake Pops that I tried were extremely moist.  My husband tried one of them and he usually isn't a fan of sweets,  but he loved them!  I also had my mom try one because she had no clue what a Cake Pop was.  She definitely knows now!  She was really impressed by the flavor,  and moistness that KC Cake Pops provides. 

The Grooms were decorated in little suits with buttons,  and were super cute!  This would be so decorative for a wedding reception,  and I am sure they would make a great hit.   The Strawberry Cake Pops were pink inside and decorated with chocolate and heart sprinkles on the outside.  If you are a fan of Strawberry then these are definitely for you!  Overall I thought KC Cake Pops makes high quality Cake Pops for a very reasonable price.  You can purchase a dozen Cake Pops for only $18.00 plus tax,  unless you order them in an arrangement, then you have to pay a little extra for the container. 

KC Cake Pops are my favorite and I am sure they will be your favorite too!  As of now they don't currently offer online ordering but they will be offering that service very soon.  If you would like to make an order with them it is best that you email them at kccakepops@gmail.com.  When placing an order they will usually ask how many you would like(they usually are sold by the dozen).  They will then ask you which cake flavor and coating you would like for them to use on  your Cake Pops.  Additionally they need to know if you would like them decorated or in an arrangement along with the best way to get them to you.   

GIVEAWAY:

WIN: One lucky winner will receive a dozen KC Cake Pops!  (Winners choice of flavors)

RULES:

*You must leave a comment for each entry.

*You must leave your email address in each entry.

*Giveaway is open to US only!

*Giveaway winner will be chosen by Random.Org

*Giveaway winner will be notified by email and have 48 hours to respond to winning email or a new winner will be chosen in your place.

*Giveaway will end on 3/31.

MANDATORY ENTRY(+2):

Visit KC Cake Pops and let me know which flavor you would like to try if you win.

OPTIONAL ENTRIES:

~Follow me on GFC.(+2)

~"Like" me on my Facebook.(+1)

~"Like" KC Cake Pops on their Facebook Page. (+1)

~Follow me on Twitter(+1)

~Follow KC Cake Pops on Twitter.(+1)

~Grab my button(located on my side bar) and post it on your side bar, then let me know where I can find it.(+4)

~Blog about this giveaway and leave me a link back to it.(+4)

~Enter any of my other giveaways.(+1Each)

~Tell me a flavor you would like to see them offer.(+1)

*Disclaimer-  KC Cake Pops kindly provided me with samples to possibly review,  and sponsored my giveaway.  In no way did this alter my opinion of their products.  All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true.*

Heavenly Cake Pops

Any time I get to review any type of sweet goodies,  I am always anxious to try them out!  This time I was lucky enough to review  Heavenly Cake Pops!  Threes something about heavenly,  and Cake Pops,  that just fits together perfectly!  Cake Pops are the newest trend,  and I'm definitely in on it!  Cake Pops are cake balls that are covered in icing,  and then speared on a stick.  Just like a lollipop ,  but much more tastier! 

I wish they had these around when I was young,  but I do not remember any one ever making them,  that I was aware of anyway!  That is okay  because I can still enjoy them with my children!  The best thing about them is that they require no utensils and are not at all messy.  They make perfect treats for Birthday Parties,  Baby Showers,  Hostess Gifts,  Meetings,  and Holidays.  Because of their small size,  the cake balls stay on the stick much better than larger Cake Balls. 

As soon as I received my package I put them in the freezer.  That is the best way to store them,  as it keeps them nice and fresh,  and you can take them out one- by -one,  as needed.  It leaves the Cake Pops chilled,  at a perfect temperature , for me to enjoy.  Heavenly Cake Pops sell a variety of different flavors and types including Standard Cake Pops,  and Specialty Cake Pops.  I love the fact that they offer unique flavors such as "Chips Ahoy" Cake pops and,  Oreo Cake Pops.  I also love the fact that they offer character cake pops, such as "Spongebob Squarepants",  and "Hello Kitty".

Heavenly Cake Pops sent me six of their  Standard Chocolate Cake Pops to review.  You can choose your Standard Cake Pops to be covered in White Chocolate or Milk Chocolate.  Cake Pops that are covered in Milk Chocolate,  are drizzled in White Chocolate, and vice versa.  My Cake Pops were covered in Milk Chocolate and half of them were drizzled in White Chocolate  to create a nicely designed Cake Pop.  The Standard Cake Pops were very moist,  and really satisfied my sweet tooth!  The plain Chocolate Cake Pops are not my favorite flavor.  They do offer some other flavors that I was unable to try,  but I am sure they are yummy too!

The Cake Pops were not perfectly round,  they actually were flat on the bottom,  which made them easy to store them standing  up.   These Cake Pops are very reasonably priced at $12 for 12 pops,  which makes them only one dollar a piece!  Or you can buy a batch of 20 Cake Pops,   for $20 (still $1 apiece). Besides Cake Pops,  they also sell some other delicious treats,  so be sure to visit their Site or check them out on their Facebook fan page.

*Disclaimer-  Heavenly Cake Pops was kind enough to send me some of their products to possibly review.  In no way did this alter my opinion of their products.  All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true.*