01/21/2025 - I love puns. That's why I loved "A Dora Adora"! It's phenomenal!!! Based on a recommendation from a friend, I decided to investigate whether this bakery was just a "cute" name.
Since April 2015, the brand has been dedicated to defending healthy sweets and has three physical stores (two in SP and one in Juiz de Fora, MG). The closest one to my office is in Vila Olímpia. However, since it was an unbearably hot day, I went for delivery.
To get a discount on the labels and shipping, I made the purchase via WhatsApp and paid via Pix (5%). The shipping cost was R$7.99 via the delivery platform (compared to R$9.90 via iFood). The order and the delivery person's tracking link were released as soon as I shared the receipt. A frictionless and successful experience.
Between you and me, there was yet another reason to write this review. I found two of my passions combined in a single dish: gingerbread and carrot cake. And sugar-free! A point for the diabetics team!*
Gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, vegan and low carb. Made with carrot cake batter, filled with vegan brigadeiro and covered in chocolate. Due to the city's torrid climate, I left it in the fridge before tasting it. That's why the sweet treat hardened. (Later, I discovered that I could have heated the item; according to its description on iFood.)
My biggest surprise was the carrot cake. Soft, not dry, the baked dough felt fresh. I feel that the excessive refrigeration did not favor the brigadeiro layer; leaving it hard in texture and not standing out on the palate. The outer shell was perfect; it maintained its integrity until the end; chocolate with a slight inclination towards bitterness (my preference). In the overall tasting, the result was very, very good! Sweetness point "to the lesser side". I had non-diabetic people try the gingerbread and they were surprised by the sweetness! They did like it! However, they complained that it lacked a touch of sugar. (Which was to be expected, right?) After all, those who have had their blood sugar levels under control for some time end up sharpening their sensitivity to any hint of sugar in the food.
Carrot Cake Gingerbread with Vegan Brigadeiro approved with flying colors and happiness! Now, it's time to explore the huge variety of cakes, puddings, alfajores, brownies, cookies, truffles and pies. Weather forecast: a delicious journey ahead! @spbyfood
* Diabetics: I recommend consulting your doctor beforehand about eating any products without added sugar, as certain ingredients can affect blood sugar levels (e.g. excess saturated fat).
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Update 03/05/2025:
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