2 min read- Costco’s fan-favorite carrot cake is back for 2026, sparking excited reactions from shoppers who’ve been waiting months for its return.
- The bakery also debuted a new lemon custard pie, featuring a silky citrus filling that fans are already calling the perfect spring dessert.
- With one dessert rooted in cozy nostalgia and the other leaning toward fresh, tangy flavors, Costco’s seasonal lineup is hitting both comfort and sunshine vibes.
Costco’s bakery case is doing what it always does this time of year: inspiring joy, excitement, and very loud internet commentary. Two seasonal arrivals—the fan-favorite Carrot Cake returning to shelves and a new Lemon Custard Pie making its official debut—have shoppers already planning their spring dessert runs before daylight savings time even starts.
First up: the carrot cake. This one is sort of a Costco holiday tradition at this point. Fans waited months for its return, and ran to their local warehouses as soon as it graced shelves. One commenter confessed they’d been dreaming about this cake since it disappeared. It’s easy to see why: tender, moist cake layers packed with shredded carrots, plenty of spice, and topped with a thick blanket of cream cheese icing.
On the citrusy side of the aisle, Costco’s new Lemon Custard Pie is positioning itself as a bright counterbalance to all of that spice and cream cheese. This pie combines a silky lemon custard with a classic flaky crust, and based on first impressions online, shoppers are intrigued. Comments on the Lemon Custard Pie post range from “Costco bakery yet again coming in clutch,” to “Oh no, I am in trouble.”
Whether you’re team classic cake slice or team citrus slice, Costco has you covered. And if you’re currently scrolling with a sweet tooth, this just might be your sign to make a dessert run. Because no matter the time of year, Costco knows how to make desserts that get people talking—and eating seconds.