This Patriotic 3-In-1 Dessert at Costco ‘Might Have Just Won Summer'
With the Fourth of July on the horizon and America celebrating its 250th birthday this year, there are plenty of reasons to gather with family and friends. And if you're looking for a dessert that can feed a crowd while doubling as a conversation piece, Costco has just the thing.
This isn't your average layer cake. Instead, it combines three classic American desserts into one oversized centerpiece that's sure to get people talking. And since it's frozen, you can grab it now and have less to worry about later.
Check out this May 31 TikTok from @costcoexperts to see why this dessert "might have just won summer."
@costcoexperts Costco might have just won summer 🇺🇸😂 Found "The Ultimate American Birthday Cake" and it's basically 3 desserts combined into one giant patriotic masterpiece: 🫐 Blueberry cheesecake 🥧 Apple crumb pie 🍓 Strawberry cake All layered together with blueberry buttercream and sprinkles 🎂 #costco#costcofinds#costcodeals#cake @Carlo's Bakery
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The Ultimate American Birthday Cake comes from Carlo's Bakery in Hoboken, New Jersey, the family-owned bakery featured on TLC's hit series "Cake Boss." Priced at $21.69, the 5-pound cake serves up to 20 people, making it a practical option for cookouts, holiday gatherings, birthday parties, and other summer celebrations.
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The secret to this cake's appeal lies in its layers.
Rather than sticking to traditional cake layers, Carlo's Bakery combined three distinctly American dessert favorites into one creation. The cake features blueberry buttercream frosting, a layer of blueberry cheesecake, a layer of apple pie, and a layer of strawberry cake.
It's a combination that feels tailor-made for summer entertaining. The blueberry and strawberry flavors give it a patriotic red, white, and blue look, while the apple pie layer adds a nostalgic touch that's hard to beat.
What Makes This Cake a 4th of July Showstopper
- Serves up to 20 people
- Weighs approximately 5 pounds
- Made by Carlo's Bakery
- Features blueberry cheesecake, apple pie, and strawberry cake
- Topped with blueberry buttercream frosting
- Priced at $21.69
The generous serving size also makes the price even more appealing. At just over $21 for a dessert that serves 20 people, it works out to over $1 per serving.
With summer celebrations, patriotic holidays, and America's 250th birthday creating even more reasons to gather this year, it's easy to see why this one is already making the rounds on social media. Between the crowd-pleasing flavors, generous serving size, and eye-catching presentation, this may be one of Costco's most memorable desserts of the season.
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This story was originally published June 2, 2026 at 4:45 AM.