HAL Cakes and Desserts

[swin26]

Just announced by HAL

 

https://profcruise.com/holland-america-new-cakes/amp/

[Kc52]

Yum. What a great idea. We will be trying them out for sure. Thanks for sharing. 

[Nodakboiler]

They had this on our recent Oosterdam TA last week. Served by chefs but difficult to see what was offered since they had the area cordoned off to keep people back. Looked really good!

[OlsSalt]

Showed up on a recent Noordam cruise as well - quite gorgeous, and once the crowd faded, one could choose and sample. 

[Hlitner]

I guess the new HAL marketing campaign will revolve around "Let them Eat Cake!"

 

Hank

[RuthC]

I'll just skip lunch and head straight for the cakes. Yum! 

[Moriah]

Wow! I'll be on Rotterdam on the 26th when they roll out the cakes! Another reason to be so excited for this cruise! Can't wait for that creme brulee cake... yum.

[happytotravel]

Looking forward to the mini jars!!!!!!!

happytotravel

[CGinMTL]

Love the cookies.

But looking forward to these cakes 

[Laminator]

12 minutes ago, RuthC said:

I'll just skip lunch and head straight for the cakes. Yum! 

I will be right behind you!

[Nickelpenny]

We had this on my Pacific Coast cruise in October. Fabulous!

[S&B]

We had this on our 2022 Grand Africa cruise and I think that was kind of a test and  i am glad they are doing this on the shorter cruises.   It is really something and you will truly enjoy it.  😀

I do have pictures but have never posted on the CC board. Maybe it is time to learn.

  ENJOY!!

[Cruise Suzy]

I'm on Eurodam November 18-29. Can't wait!

[TiogaCruiser]

This sounds like a revival of the Dessert Extravaganza (was that the name?) with a little twist from the late 2000s. 

[Huskerchick]

Yum! Who doesn't like cake. Looks like I will need to shed a few extra pounds before my December cruise 😏

[Haljo1935]

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cake-me-away-presents-pastry-team-favorites-in-new-dessert-extravaganza-for-guests-on-holland-america-line-cruises-301991185.html

[Haljo1935]

1 hour ago, Moriah said:

Wow! I'll be on Rotterdam on the 26th when they roll out the cakes! Another reason to be so excited for this cruise! Can't wait for that creme brulee cake... yum.

YES on the creme brulee cake!!

As if I needed another reason to look forward to this cruise!

[Niagarawine]

Winner winner chicken dinner

[jenp123]

I am on the eurodam right now and they did it today in the lido.  I got there towards the end, but they originally had 11 different cake flavors.  I had the vegan chocolate cake(fyi I am not vegan) and it was one of the best desserts that I have had onboard HAL.  Certainly the best cake I have had on board.  

Edited November 18, 2023 by jenp123

[Niagarawine]

 Crème brulee

[oaktreerb]

22 minutes ago, jenp123 said:

I am on the eurodam right now and they did it today in the lido.  I got there towards the end, but they originally had 11 different cake flavors.  I had the vegan chocolate cake(fyi I am not vegan) and it was one of the best desserts that I have had onboard HAL.  Certainly the best cake I have had on board.  

Was there advance notice of the cake extravaganza?  I try to stay out of the Lido so I hope this is announced in the Daily Planner so I don’t miss it.   I just got off the Koningsdam and as far as I know it didn’t happen there.

[REOVA]

49 minutes ago, oaktreerb said:

Was there advance notice of the cake extravaganza?  I try to stay out of the Lido so I hope this is announced in the Daily Planner so I don’t miss it.   I just got off the Koningsdam and as far as I know it didn’t happen there.

Don't remember any announcement but last month just happened to walk by it. I didn't think  the cakes were all that (or many of the desserts) ... didn't taste fresh. We asked for thin slices just to taste a few. I imagine it's hard to bake much fresh in bulk (besides bread). 

[syesmar]

3 hours ago, TiogaCruiser said:

This sounds like a revival of the Dessert Extravaganza (was that the name?) with a little twist from the late 2000s. 

Yes! It was the Dutch Chocolate Extravaganza by the Lido Pool on the final “Formal Night.” The only negative is that it usually started quite late at night. I have missed those events and am so happy they’re bringing something like this back to HAL! 👏👏

[iflyrc5]

We had this in the Lido at lunch on the Eurodam in October.  They we very very good

[jenp123]

2 hours ago, oaktreerb said:

Was there advance notice of the cake extravaganza?  I try to stay out of the Lido so I hope this is announced in the Daily Planner so I don’t miss it.   I just got off the Koningsdam and as far as I know it didn’t happen there.

I didn't see anything and just happened to walk by.