Unwrap the magic of the season by trying out the latest seasonal items from fan-favorite food brands! As you’ll see later on, ’tis the season for sweet and refreshing holiday menu items.
Whether you’re looking to add more sparkle to your holiday table or you want something sweet and special for yourself, you’ll find impressive menu specials from the iconic brands in sweets and pastries, such as Carvel, Cinnabon, and TOUS les JOURS. Even McAlister’s Deli is all set to offer a sweet, refreshing twist to your holiday festivities. So what are you waiting for? Ready, set, celebrate with these new seasonal items and offers!
Carvel
Aside from the holiday season, Carvel is also celebrating its 90th birthday this year. The brand set out to stir feelings of nostalgia as they release the 2025 Carvel Fudgie The Whale Calendar. This calendar features the crowd-favorite mascot Fudgie, also known as Carvel’s most popular cake and spokeswhale. According to the brand, the calendar is also filled with holiday reminders, fun facts, easter eggs, and special promos that will surely delight fans.
Want to get your hands on this limited-edition Carvel calendar? Starting today you can get one for yourself at no cost! The catch is you need to spend $15 or more, excluding tax and fees, in-store at participating Carvel locations. Take note, though, that the offer is around for a limited time only, so act fast and head to a Carvel shop near you! Customers can only get one calendar per transaction.
While you’re at it, why not try Carvel‘s latest lineup of Peppermint Hot Chocolate treats? Find yourself indulging in the classic chocolate-peppermint combo in the form of Carvel’s Original Soft Serve, Sundae Dasher, Scooped, Ice Cream Pop, or Flying Saucer. Additionally, the brand has something that will make your holiday table more festive: The Santa Cake! This features vanilla and chocolate ice cream with Carvel Crunchies layered in between. The Santa Cake serves 6 to 12 persons.
Cinnabon
Of course, Cinnabon isn’t empty-handed for the holidays. The brand announced its new limited-time offer, Red Topped Bon CinnaPacks. These are the same CinnaBons that you love but dressed up for the holiday. They got red frosting swirls for a festive look and extra sweetness! These boxes of sweet treats are ready to heat and eat, and come with heating instructions.
Cinnabon’s Red Topped Bon would pair well with the brand’s other recently released holiday menu item, Peppermint Chillata. This frozen drink is finished with whipped cream and crushed peppermint pieces. And if you’re looking for another festive baked treat, don’t miss the chance to try Cinnabon’s Peppermint Topped Bons, which are basically CinnaBons with frosting and peppermint candy pieces.
McAlister’s Deli
Plum pudding and cakes, step aside. Because McAlister’s Deli just dropped a refreshing new drink that carries the warm, nostalgic, and comforting flavors of plum. Say hello to the Sugar Plum Tea! This holiday drink features the sweet tea that McAlister’s Deli is known for, infused with notes of apricot, plum, peach, and black cherry. To round out the flavor, a pinch of cinnamon is added to the drink.
The Sugar Plum Tea will be around until December 31st, while supplies last. The new holiday drink is available at all locations of McAlister’s Deli nationwide, with a suggested price of $3.99. Other holiday menu items from the brand that would probably be a great pair with the Sugar Plum Tea include the following:
- Chicken Pot Pie Soup (available in cup or bowl)
- Butter Pecan Cheesecake
- Apple Caramel Crisp Cookie
- Spicy BBQ Chicken Crunch
- Caramel Apple Lemonade
- Caramel Apple Lemonade Gallon
- Festive Fall Cookie
TOUS les JOURS
Can you handle more sweet treats? If yes, then you’re about to enjoy slices of joy and sweet moments with TOUS les JOURS‘ “Holiday Wishes” collection. These limited-time treats will be offered through December 25th at participating locations nationwide. The collection features 31 cakes and roll cakes that will bring a touch of elegance to any holiday table. Some of the highly anticipated cakes from the Holiday Wishes collection include:
- Twinkle White Hazelnut – A sparkling white sheet cake with chocolate ganache and hazelnut cream, finished with fresh strawberry toppings.
- Buche De Noel – A chocolate buttercream cake that comes with a festive tree topper in a shade of gold.
- Holiday Berry Wish – A red velvet sheet cake with a yogurt cloud cream and strawberry compote.
- Fairy Wonderland – Two layers of chocolate sheet cake with tart raspberry coulis jam and chocolate cloud cream.
- Holiday Reindeer – A jolly-looking chocolate sheet cake with crunchy cookies, chocolate cream, and chocolate pearls.
- Cozy Snowman – A white sheet cake coated with classic buttercream and filled with caramel and chocolate buttercream.
- Mini Fairy Berry – A scrumptious chiffon sheet cake that packs flavors and textures from cloud cream and strawberry compote.
- Mini Milk & Cookies – A holiday tree-shaped cake with buttercream and vanilla layers infused with milk syrup. There’s also a sweet surprise: a delightful chocolate chip cookie.
- Holiday Cloud Cream Cakes – TOUS les JOURS’ signature cakes in three holiday designs: Blueberry Yogurt, Chocolate, and Signature Vanilla.
As for the roll cakes, the brand is serving the following delicate treats for a limited-time:
- Classic Roll Cake – A fluffy sponge cake with white exterior and creamy sweet filling.
- Strawberry Jam Roll Cake – A light cake loaded with fruity goodness from strawberry jam filling.
- Matcha Roll Cake – A roll cake infused with earthy matcha that comes with light and creamy filling.
- Mocha Roll Cake – A coffee-flavored cake with a creamy mocha center.
The cakes from the Holiday Wishes collection are priced from $13 to $47, while the roll cakes retail for $20 to $22 each. According to TOUS les JOURS‘ Marketing Manager, Sue Han, launching the new cake collection is their way of sharing wishes of happiness with everyone, hoping all varieties will bring festive magic to every celebration.
To amp up the promotion for Holiday Wishes collection, the brand tapped Korean celebrity, Kim Soo Hyun. The star of the wildly popular Netflix series Queen of Tears will be promoting the holiday campaign and will be featured alongside the cake collection across various stores and digital channels.
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From The Club
As someone who loves cakes and cinnamon rolls, I personally enjoyed this roundup! I’m a long-time fan of Cinnabon and I won’t let the Red Topped Bon CinnaPacks slip away. As for TOUS les JOURS’ holiday product lineup, I must say that it’s the most expansive one I’ve seen so far. And that Twinkle White Hazelnut sounds like heaven! Of course, Carvel and McAlister’s Deli have some exciting holiday deals, too! I bet Fudgie the Whale Calendar would be a cool gift to any Carvel fan and the new Sugar Plum Tea is going to be a hit among lovers of fruit tea.