Chantilly cake, which was created in New Orleans, has a new flavor
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Whole Foods' mango yuzu Chantilly cake is bright orange in contrast to the regular version's white exterior. Photo: Carlie Kollath Wells/Axios
Whole Foods quietly rolled out a seasonal mango yuzu version of the berry Chantilly cake that's a mainstay at New Orleans parties.
Why it matters: It's the first time the grocer has done a riff on the cake.
Catch up quick: Baker Chaya Conrad created Whole Foods' Chantilly cake about 20 years ago when she worked at the Uptown location.
- She also created Rouses' berry Gentilly cake.
- Conrad opened Bywater Bakery in 2017 and sells several versions of Chantilly cake.
Driving the news: Berry Chantilly is Whole Foods' best-selling cake flavor west of the Mississippi River, according to the grocer.
- The company introduced the seasonal item in 2022 and only makes it for a few weeks in the spring.
What I ordered: 4-inch mango yuzu Chantilly cake ($13.99).
- It's a rich, creamy layered cake like the original Chantilly, but with a tropical flair from the mango. The tart yuzu adds a citrusy pop.
If you go: The flavor is available until Mother's Day (May 12).
- New Orleans metro stores sell it in various cake sizes, along with by the slice and in cupcake form.
Go deeper: Berry Chantilly cake is having a viral moment.
