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nemofans · 11-22-2009, 09:38 AM

Is there a place I can get grapefruit cake that I've heard so much about w/o eating at Brown Derby?

2manypets · 11-22-2009, 10:24 AM

IIRC, it's sold at the Starring Rolls next door.

NC State · 11-22-2009, 11:01 AM

I hope you like it. I tried it this past September and it was so bitter after two bites, I asked for the strawberry cheese cake.

vicki_c · 11-22-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by NC State

I hope you like it. I tried it this past September and it was so bitter after two bites, I asked for the strawberry cheese cake.

I didn't like it either. I ate most of it, but wouldn't order it again. I'm happy sticking with my chocolate choices!

KatMark · 11-22-2009, 12:52 PM

My DH, who LOVES his desserts, hated the grapefruit cake; but a lot of people love it.

disney_dreaming_mom · 11-22-2009, 01:10 PM

It is found at the resturaunt next door called Starring Rolls. The cake is very good. It is sweet but the frosting tastes more like cream cheese than sickeningly sweet frosting with a sort of tart grapefruit flavor. We found it to be quite refreshing. I think everyone has different taste buds but we enjoyed it.

Micca · 11-22-2009, 03:17 PM

I don't like grapefruit at all but I'd be willing to try it. Knowing that there is strawberry cheesecake as a backup would give me the courage to take a chance.

GailT · 11-22-2009, 06:02 PM

TO me it was nothing more then a cake, I got no grapfruit flavor in it what so ever, I would get it agin but instead of that try another dessert

nemofans · 11-22-2009, 08:20 PM

Thanks! I'm not sure if I'd like it, but I am willing to try it. I will check out Starring Rolls then.

cbg1027 · 11-22-2009, 11:46 PM

I heard that it's not actually on the menu on Starring Rolls, but if you ask, they do sell it.

Mickey_Man · 11-23-2009, 07:36 AM

We have seen it at Starring Rolls as well. We tried it twice - first time I was rather put off by it, but DW was courageous enough to order it a second time and I am glad she did as I seemed to enjoy it more after knowing what to expect. I would still argue that if it isn't chocolate it isn't dessert, but this was a nice alternative meal ender.

ElizabethB · 11-23-2009, 04:51 PM

The grapefruit cake used to be absolutely delicious. It was made daily in-house and was yummy. If you asked, they'd give you the recipe printed on a derby-shaped cutout.

It's now made by a third party contractor It's dry, rather flavorless and we don't even bother with it anymore. Actually, we don't even bother going to Brown Derby anymore since the cake was one of the main things that would lure us there.

texaslonestar · 11-23-2009, 07:10 PM

I've tried twice on two different trips and I won't eat it again. Not a fan.

11-22-2009, 09:38 AM	#1
nemofans DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 524	Grapefruit cake? Is there a place I can get grapefruit cake that I've heard so much about w/o eating at Brown Derby? __________________ Celeste I've been unbirthday'd! I've been BOO'd!! 8/2000 Grosvenor Resort (got engaged!), 11/2005 DL Paradise Pier, 12/2006 Poly, 02/2008 AKL, 2/2010 CR, 2/2011 DCL Magic

11-22-2009, 10:24 AM	#2
2manypets DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,469	IIRC, it's sold at the Starring Rolls next door. __________________

11-22-2009, 11:01 AM	#3
NC State DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Johnston Co, North Carolina Posts: 2,998	I hope you like it. I tried it this past September and it was so bitter after two bites, I asked for the strawberry cheese cake. __________________ Nov 26-Dec 4, 2010 - ASMu Sept 11-19, 2009 - ASMu Sept 5-13, 2008- Pop May 4-12, 2007- POR Sept-Oct 2005 - Pop / Oct-Nov 2006 - Pop Sept 2003 - CBR / May 1993 off site

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KatMark DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 15,855	My DH, who LOVES his desserts, hated the grapefruit cake; but a lot of people love it. __________________ Thanks Minnie&Nana CSR -- Home Away From Home--8 stays and counting Link to Unofficial CSR FAQ Thread: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2338336 Link to my 2009 trip report: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2300252; dining review: http://www.disboards.com/showthread....ight=mini+trip

11-22-2009, 01:10 PM	#6
disney_dreaming_mom Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 216	It is found at the resturaunt next door called Starring Rolls. The cake is very good. It is sweet but the frosting tastes more like cream cheese than sickeningly sweet frosting with a sort of tart grapefruit flavor. We found it to be quite refreshing. I think everyone has different taste buds but we enjoyed it. __________________ Up next: All Star Movies, CBR , & CSR (30th b-day trip!) Me DH DS (2) DL June, 2007 (off site at Anabella Hotel) WDW November, 2008 POR WDW April, 2009 ASMusic DL July 2009 Paradise Pier Hotel

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Micca You gotta love a great plan like that Will be spending some time with George Harrison I have known whack-a-doodles in my day Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mostly the basement Posts: 15,139	I don't like grapefruit at all but I'd be willing to try it. Knowing that there is strawberry cheesecake as a backup would give me the courage to take a chance.

11-22-2009, 06:02 PM	#8
GailT I'm ba-ack!!!! I'm so bad I'm good Loves pea soup Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 4,416	TO me it was nothing more then a cake, I got no grapfruit flavor in it what so ever, I would get it agin but instead of that try another dessert __________________

11-22-2009, 08:20 PM	#9
nemofans DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 524	Thanks! I'm not sure if I'd like it, but I am willing to try it. I will check out Starring Rolls then. __________________ Celeste I've been unbirthday'd! I've been BOO'd!! 8/2000 Grosvenor Resort (got engaged!), 11/2005 DL Paradise Pier, 12/2006 Poly, 02/2008 AKL, 2/2010 CR, 2/2011 DCL Magic

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11-23-2009, 07:36 AM	#11
Mickey_Man DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CT Posts: 1,076	We have seen it at Starring Rolls as well. We tried it twice - first time I was rather put off by it, but DW was courageous enough to order it a second time and I am glad she did as I seemed to enjoy it more after knowing what to expect. I would still argue that if it isn't chocolate it isn't dessert, but this was a nice alternative meal ender. __________________ FEB 2010 Dolphin: Winter Getaway! JUL 2009 Wilderness Lodge Villas & Swan: 6th Anniversary DEC 2008 - Dolphin - Mousefest/MVMCP JUL 2008 - BCV & WL - 5th Anniversary JAN 2008 - Dolphin - WDW Half Marathon JUL 2007 - Dolphin JAN 2007 -Dolphin - WDW 5K AUG 2006 - Dolphin FEB 2004 -CB JUL 2003 - WEDDING @ Wedding Pavilion and Honeymoon @ Grand Floridian!!!! FEB 2000 - 1st trip! Dixie LandingsCome Read my Jul 08 Trip Rept: Dining Reviews, KTTK TOUR and a ridiculous check in at the Wilderness Lodge! http://www.disboards.com/showthread....0#post26676330

11-23-2009, 04:51 PM	#12
ElizabethB I have a raw meat fetish. Who knew!!?? Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,759	The grapefruit cake used to be absolutely delicious. It was made daily in-house and was yummy. If you asked, they'd give you the recipe printed on a derby-shaped cutout. It's now made by a third party contractor It's dry, rather flavorless and we don't even bother with it anymore. Actually, we don't even bother going to Brown Derby anymore since the cake was one of the main things that would lure us there.

11-23-2009, 07:10 PM	#13
texaslonestar Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 84	I've tried twice on two different trips and I won't eat it again. Not a fan.

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