Kubiertos

Starbucks has did it again. Each time they come out with a new drink, they seem to couple it with dessert made of similar ingredients. Like when they offered the Dulce De Leche Frappucino and the Dulce De Leche Cheesecake. I can still remember how yummy it was. Hmm.. Now they are offering the Italian Dark Mocha Frappuccino with their Italian Dark Mocha Cake. I do not recall them ever making this a regular thing but apparently it sits well with the customers and now they have created themes for every new drink they introduce to the public. Not that I am complaining though - especially if you are getting to taste these new desserts for free courtesy of your friends (hehe).

At first sight, the cake looked dark and busy. I could see multiple layers of cake and mocha cream (I assume) covered in dark chocolate icing sprinkled with huge chunks of chocolate chips. Whew!

I was quite hesitant to take a slice out of the beautifully-crafted cake but the temptation was so overwhelming that I eventually gave in. The chocolate mixed with mocha taste exploded in my mouth. I had to say hmmm… because I literally could not speak. The cake offered a rich dark taste that came in smooth but interrupted by the chunkiness that was brought on by the chips. The mocha cream too was not smooth. It tasted like there were also bits of chocolate or nuts or even toffee in it that I did not care anymore to confirm as I was too busy pushing the cake around in my mouth.

The cake really is an explosion of flavor and may not please those who prefer a lighter fare or simply those who are counting their calorie intake. Or if you really must, I recommend you share. Right?

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