Gone Too Soon: Starbucks Gluten-Free Cake

As reported on the Internet today and originally announced on Twitter, Starbucks is discontinuing the Valencia Orange Cake. This cake was the first individually wrapped gluten-free product available at Starbucks nationwide. Unfortunately, Starbucks’ reasoning behind pulling the item is this “was too much of a treat and not a nutritious snack.” This cake has only been for sale a few short months, as I reported in April. Instead of eliminating any gluten-free options at Starbucks, they are now going to sale KIND Fruit and Nut Bars. I only had the Valencia Orange Cake once, but I would much prefer cake with my coffee over a fruit and nut bar. The flavors are very different and the fruity and nutty texture don’t seem to go with coffee. I give Starbucks credit for listening to their audience and producing and selling the Valencia Orange Cake to begin with but this is a loss for the gluten-free Starbucks drinkers.