{"id":35960,"date":"2026-06-13T20:45:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T20:45:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/35960\/"},"modified":"2026-06-13T20:45:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T20:45:18","slug":"aldi-has-a-copycat-of-a-discontinued-trader-joes-favorite-and-shoppers-are-buying-2-at-a-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/35960\/","title":{"rendered":"Aldi Has a Copycat of a Discontinued Trader Joe&#8217;s Favorite\u2014and Shoppers Are Buying 2 at a Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Aldi shoppers are buzzing about a frozen dessert that reminds them of a discontinued Trader Joe&#8217;s favorite.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The sweet treat features a nostalgic flavor in a pint-sized container.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Fans praise the texture and taste, with some already heading back to the store for more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Frugal shoppers know that when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/best-aldi-copycats-according-to-fans-11870794\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:copycat products,;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;copycat products,&quot;}\" class=\"link \">copycat products,<\/a> there\u2019s no better store to spend your hard-earned dollars than Aldi. Whether you\u2019re in search of inexpensive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/aldi-copycat-hexclad-pan-11988797\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:kitchenware;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;kitchenware&quot;}\" class=\"link \">kitchenware<\/a> that looks high-end, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/aldi-copycat-fast-food-breakfast-potatoes-11951303\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:fast-food favorites;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;fast-food favorites&quot;}\" class=\"link \">fast-food favorites<\/a> for less, or cheaper versions of your go-to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/aldi-greek-chickpeas-with-cumin-and-parsley-11959489\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:specialty items;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;specialty items&quot;}\" class=\"link \">specialty items<\/a>, there\u2019s no limit to what you might find.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Recently, Aldi shoppers spotted a copycat of a discontinued Trader Joe\u2019s frozen dessert, and they\u2019re already going back for more.<\/p>\n<p>Aldi\u2019s New Sundae Shoppe Birthday Cake Gelato<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Sundae Shoppe Birthday Cake Gelato just hit shelves at Aldi. The pint features the classic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/jello-birthday-cake-flavored-pudding-cups-11947141\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:birthday cake flavor;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;birthday cake flavor&quot;}\" class=\"link \">birthday cake flavor<\/a> you love in a scoopable form that\u2019s perfect for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/best-summer-beach-snacks-11973276\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:summer snacking;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;summer snacking&quot;}\" class=\"link \">summer snacking<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">If Sundae Shoppe Birthday Cake Gelato seems familiar, it&#8217;s because it has been on shelves before. The flavor was a favorite among shoppers for years, but this time, it looks a little different. Rather than the store\u2019s typical 28.5-ounce tub, it\u2019s now in a pint-sized container.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">From the looks of it, the ingredients seem much the same, including a birthday cake-flavored base, blue frosting swirls, and a generous portion of colorful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/article\/what-are-sprinkles\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:sprinkles;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;sprinkles&quot;}\" class=\"link \">sprinkles<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">We couldn&#8217;t help but notice that Aldi\u2019s birthday cake gelato looks strikingly similar to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/traderjoes\/comments\/1mbjdpm\/celebration_cake_gelato_gone_forever\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Trader Joe\u2019s Celebration Cake Gelato;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Trader Joe\u2019s Celebration Cake Gelato&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Trader Joe\u2019s Celebration Cake Gelato<\/a>, which hasn&#8217;t been seen on shelves since last summer. Unlike TJ&#8217;s version, however, Aldi\u2019s does not have actual cake pieces\u2014but that doesn\u2019t appear to be a deal breaker for fans.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;It\u2019s the best ice cream I\u2019ve ever had,&#8221; said one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/aldi\/comments\/1twsc54\/yall\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Redditor;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Redditor&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Redditor<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;I just had this for the first time last night, and it\u2019s already on my list to pick up again tonight,&#8221; said one user in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/aldi\/comments\/1u0qb8g\/new_obsession\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:separate thread;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;separate thread&quot;}\" class=\"link \">separate thread<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;The texture is light and airy, and you can easily eat it with a spoon straight from the freezer. No wait time necessary,&#8221;\u00a0a third wrote.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Sundae Shoppe Birthday Cake Gelato can be found in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/aldi-best-frozen-desserts-11915357\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Aldi freezer section;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Aldi freezer section&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Aldi freezer section<\/a>. It may not taste exactly like TJ\u2019s, but if you\u2019re craving a celebration-worthy treat, we don\u2019t doubt this festive pint will satisfy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read the original article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/aldi-sundae-shoppe-birthday-cake-gelato-11995295\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Allrecipes;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Allrecipes&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Allrecipes<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Key Takeaways Aldi shoppers are buzzing about a frozen dessert that reminds them of a discontinued Trader Joe&#8217;s&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":35961,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[21128],"tags":[21143,4386,32723,32724,32725,21144,21820],"class_list":["post-35960","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-aldi","tag-aldi","tag-birthday-cake","tag-frozen-dessert","tag-frugal-shoppers","tag-nostalgic-flavor","tag-sud-nord","tag-trader-joe39s"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35960","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35960"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35960\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/35961"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35960"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35960"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35960"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}