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Nabisco Nilla Cakesters: An Excellent Addition to the Cakester Lineup

By JRS, published Jul 16, 2008
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OK, OK. I started not to do it, but I just can't help it. I just have to go there...again!

Well, you may recall the rather humorous article I wrote previously when I discovered the then new, Nabisco Oreo Cakesters. I thought the regular ones were kind of on the sweet side, and really just so-so. The chocolate filled ones however, were just heavenly in my opinion.
Since that time I've found that many people seem to dislike Oreo Cakesters. I've heard comments about the cake being waxy or dry, and the filling disgusting. I've also heard them compared to whoopee pies, or Drakes Devil Dogs or some similar snack cake.

Enter in New Nilla Cakesters Soft Snack Cakes by Nabisco! Yep, there is now ANOTHER new flavor of these soft little snack cakes that look sort of like many burgers. While I've only seen them advertised on television once or twice, I thought they would make an excellent addition to the 'Cakester lineup.' I mean, a 'Nilla' wafer filled with a softer version of the Oreo's cream filling? What's not to love? Although, given the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions 'Nilla Wafer's' is that ubiquitous Banana Pudding dessert that everyone creates with the little vanilla cookies. Thus, this lead me to wonder why Nabisco didn't just go a step further and make the cream-filling banana flavored?

Anyhow, I spotted the new Nilla Cakesters on my next shopping trip and immediately grabbed a box because I was sure I'd like them. Now, I'm not sure, it may have been psychological, but the next day when I opened one of the little snack packs, I was sure I not only smelled the Nilla Vanilla Wafer smell, but I also thought I sensed a banana smell and flavor!

The new Nilla Cakesters reminded me somewhat of The cream filling was identical to that of the original Oreo Cakester, but didn't taste as sweet as the original, which was a good thing. The outer cake portion definitely tasted like the 'real' thing, the Nilla Vanilla Wafer cookies. It was also soft and moist. A winner in my book!

Nabisco Nilla Cakesters: An Excellent Addition to the Cakester Lineup

New Nilla Cakesters

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Takeaways
  • New Nilla Cakesters have that 'Nilla Vanilla Wafer' flavor.
  • New Nilla Cakesters have less fat and calories than the Oreo Cakesters.
Did You Know?
One two-pack of Nilla Cakesters has 10 grams of fat and 220 calories, compared with the 12 grams of fat and 250 calories in the Oreo Cakesters.
Comments
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I purchased a box of nilla cakesters and found out that for me, they are much too sweet. No sutlety at all.

Posted on 09/22/2008 at 10:09:42 PM

 
These look like the sandwich cakes I used to love that came in an oblong blue box. Sometimes in a multi-pack. I will have to try a package to find out.

Posted on 09/20/2008 at 10:09:51 AM

 
I thank my lucky stars for my soft, tasty, creamy, delicious Nilla Cakesters. I hope they last forever. Please, please, please never take away my scrumptious Nilla Cakesters.

Posted on 08/20/2008 at 9:08:42 AM

 
I love cakesters because they are delicious. They never hurt anyone and make me feel good!

Posted on 08/20/2008 at 9:08:28 AM

 
Those look so delicious that i wish I could grab one from the screen shot and take a taste. Yum!

Posted on 07/31/2008 at 2:07:36 AM

 
your making me hungry, will try!!

Posted on 07/18/2008 at 6:07:26 AM

 
sounds tasty, I will try ,I am trying to eat will these days

Posted on 07/17/2008 at 11:07:32 PM

 
I haven't tried these yet, but will have to.

Posted on 07/17/2008 at 3:07:59 PM

 
:-)

Posted on 07/17/2008 at 2:07:35 PM

 
Hmm, I don't like the chocolate cakesters, so I have my doubts about these. Great review, though!

Posted on 07/17/2008 at 2:07:05 PM

 
Cakes and sweets are my weakness. I've seen these, but haven't tried them though. Sophie

Posted on 07/17/2008 at 8:07:29 AM

 
Mmm, sounds tasty!

Posted on 07/16/2008 at 6:07:33 PM

 
Great review - but I must agree I could not eat just a few and well 250 cal is a lot for someone who MUST watch their intake.

Posted on 07/16/2008 at 7:07:25 AM

 
MMM. Another great review. But 250 cal. are a lot for a snack.

Posted on 07/16/2008 at 7:07:47 AM

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