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Aldi Launches 50p Cake Pops as Cheaper Alternative to Starbucks

The budget-friendly treats, available in two flavours, are sold in packs of four and priced at £1.99 across UK stores while stocks last.

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Overview

  • Aldi’s Village Bakery Cake Pops, priced at 50p each, undercut Starbucks’ similar offerings by approximately 85%.
  • The cake pops are sold in packs of four for £1.99 and come in two flavours: Birthday Cake and Cookies & Cream.
  • Starbucks cake pops are currently priced between £2.50 and £3.47 each, depending on location in the UK.
  • Shoppers have praised Aldi’s cake pops on social media for their affordability and taste.
  • This launch continues Aldi’s strategy of providing low-cost dupes of popular branded products, following earlier releases like a £4.99 Stanley Cup flask alternative.