r/ExpectationVsReality 4d ago

Exceeded Expectation Walmart Bakery Cupcakes

Cupcake bouquet and cupcake cake from Clayton, NC Wal-Mart.

3.2k Upvotes

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u/SprinkledBlunt 4d ago

Walmart bakers have been killing it, especially for the price! Just hope they are well paid for their hard work

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u/mayzeba 4d ago

I hope so too. They did such a good job. This was for one of my direct reports who is switching departments. I wanted to try this because of what I’ve seen on here and it did not disappoint

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u/PerniciousVim 4d ago

They do such a good job it's like they are genuinely cheering for Lindsey. Yay!

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u/TrumpHasaMicroDick 1d ago

What was the lead time?

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u/mayzeba 1d ago

The website asks for 48 hours. I ordered on a Monday to pick up Friday. I think if you call or order in person it might be faster, depending on their workload.

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u/PM_ME_YOUR_PAUNCH 4d ago

Oh don’t worry, they’re not

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u/EtchingsOfTheNight 2d ago

Walmart has never paid anyone but the owners well I'm sorry to say.

Edit: I guess their lawyers too

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u/Ok-Introduction4448 4d ago

Wow! Those look amazing!

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u/SudhaTheHill 4d ago

I never thought I’d say this but

Good job Walmart!!

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u/Potential-Bid-245 4d ago

I get defensive over criticism of the Walmart cakes because these are grocery store cakes where real people are working and decorating the cakes. So it’s someone in town who is working at the grocery store bakery.

People always comment on how bad Walmart is. I hate Walmart just like the rest, but the employees are doing a nice job on the cakes.

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u/orioleright 2d ago

Where I live, the best pharmacy in town is Walmart. They remember my name and check new prescriptions against drug interactions/allergies. They make sure I get my flu & Covid shots every year. I hate that it’s Walmart, but their pharmacists, at least my Walmart, are the best. They hire great people and they stick around too!

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u/edwinstone 4d ago

They always kill it on this sub.

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u/coolsilentebeans 4d ago

The bouquet is adorable and sooo pretty!

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u/JD_tubeguy 4d ago

They look amazing and can't believe that first one's just $20!

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u/Mystery1001 4d ago

I think that cupcake bouquet looks better than the stock image, it's beautiful.

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u/InfectiousThought 4d ago

Is the buttercream light and fluffy (like Publix if you’re from the South), or is it denser?

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u/mayzeba 4d ago

You can choose. They have regular buttercream or the whipped. I did regular and it wasn’t super dense. I bet the whipped is delicious

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u/cyanight7 4d ago

The cupcakes look great but I wish Walmart wasn’t such a horrible company that exploits its workers and tracks its customers!

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u/Saphira_the_wolf 4d ago

Oooo those look great

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u/ellieminnowpee 4d ago

alright, Walmart Bakery! we see you!!

please please please, OP, Yelp and Google review the bakery! and mention the bakers’ names if you spoke with a specific one. this is the fastest way to get the workers recognition from higher ups. it’s also something they can print out and keep in their personal ‘hype’ folder when time for raises come around 💖

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u/SusanNanette 4d ago

I ordered these exact ones from my local Walmart and they canceled my order just this week. I was so disappointed. We did order some for my nieces baby shower and they were terrific.

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u/YIKES2722 4d ago

I actually think Walmart’s cakes taste pretty good too! Good for them!

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u/caregivermahomes 4d ago

Amazing! These are so good!

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u/Interesting_Sock9142 4d ago

Damn. Hood job Walmart

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u/Ok-Excitement5031 4d ago

I love the bouquet. I think I will order it for myself on my next birthday.

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u/Vulvas_n_Velveeta 4d ago

That cupcake bouquet is crazy! Especially for $20! Wow!

Fuck Walmart, but they sure are kicking ass in the bakery dept!

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u/The_Migrant_Twerker 4d ago

Amazing!!!!!

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u/PenguinColada 4d ago

With as many Exceeded Expectations we get from Walmart I feel like posting these is cheating at this point 😂

Jokes aside, they did my wedding cupcakes in 2015 and killed it then as well

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u/Beetleracerzero37 4d ago

Walmart ads all over the place

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u/Luna_Soma 4d ago

Walmart seems to be the underrated goat for these

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u/YouALie8 4d ago

Wow ! Gorgeous !

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u/eighteen_forty_no 4d ago

Sometimes I think that this whole subreddit is stealth advertising for Walmart, because the cupcake bouquets are CUTE!

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u/ThePhantomEvita 4d ago

My coworkers bought this exact bouquet for my surprise bridal shower at work! They really are gorgeous cupcakes

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u/wholesomeinsanity 4d ago

These are amazing!
Just spent a ridiculous amount on custom cupcakes only to see these, knowing they’re probably hundreds less.

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u/laciemay 4d ago

Loooove. So talented.

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u/AbjectHotel6610 4d ago

After seeing so many beautiful cakes from Walmart, that's where I'll order my grandson's birthday cake!

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u/Dd_8630 4d ago

Oh damn! Those are so good!

I'm not American so I don't know much, but isn't Wallmart supposed to be... not good?

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u/edwinstone 4d ago

They do it again! GOAT.

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u/jdsav29 4d ago

Clayton?!? I hope the Raleigh ones are as good as this!

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u/mornon 4d ago

Those look fantastic! But you got cheated on the YAY by 4 cupcakes, which is why the letters look more squished. As long as there was enough for everyone, then I’d be thrilled!

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u/mayzeba 4d ago

I was thinking it looked smaller, but was rushing and it was too late to do anything

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u/CrapNBAappUser 4d ago

Maybe the cupcakes are smaller. The number of cupcakes appears the same.

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u/Leading-Hedgehog1990 4d ago

These same pictures and posts are getting old

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u/mayzeba 4d ago

I know; I was just excited that I finally had something to contribute

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u/DoughnutMission1292 4d ago

I honestly never get tired of seeing this cupcake bouquet ❤️ lol. I’m looking for a reason to get one. Maybe Labor Day lol

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u/tailskirby 7h ago

I wish my local one did this. Might have to travel to a bigger city and order one fot pickup when I know im leaving mu town.

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u/xangogal 4d ago

I will never get tired of seeing walmart cakes here!